Over 50 people rescued in Alaska while severe weather kills woman in New York City One person was dead and two were missing in western Alaska on Monday after the remnants of Typhoon Halong over the weekend brought hurricane-force winds and ravaging storm surges and floodwaters that swept some homes away, authorities said. More than 50 people had been rescued – some plucked from rooftops. Officials warned of a long road to recovery and a need for continued support for the hardest-hit communities with winter just around the corner. A US coast guard official, Capt Christopher Culpepper, described the situation in the villages of Kipnuk and Kwigillingok as “absolute devastation”. Continue reading...
Every constituency projected to be at greater risk, with many areas likely to be uninsurable, Guardian investigation finds The flood-prone Worcestershire town being abandoned by insurers Doors, drains and paving perils: protecting your home from flooding Millions more homes in England, Scotland and Wales face devastating floods, and some towns may have to be abandoned as climate breakdown makes many areas uninsurable, a Guardian investigation has found. New analysis from the insurance industry, seen by the Guardian, reveals the extent of concern in the sector, with bosses warning that large swathes of housing and commercial property in densely populated areas will be at greater risk. Every constituency in Great Britain is projected to have increased flood risk in future. In England...
Rescuers scrambled Monday to reach people cut off by devastating floods that have claimed 64 lives in central and eastern Mexico, with another 65 reported missing.
A storm could dump significant rain and snow on portions of California, bringing damaging winds and flash floods to parts of Southern California.
The 2025 Global Tipping Points Report finds that the world’s warm-water coral reefs have become the first Earth system to cross its thermal tipping point, putting them at dire risk.
Intense downpours have ravaged south coast resorts popular with British tourists for several weeks, but Storm Alice has now brought horrific floods with 250mm of rain expected to pummel the region.
Karen popped up at the same latitude as Minneapolis, while Jerry douses the Northern Leeward Islands, Priscilla threatens to drench the U.S. Southwest, and an unnamed storm slams the Mid-Atlantic coast. The post Karen becomes the Atlantic’s northernmost named storm on record appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
Storm Karen has formed in the Atlantic, moving closer to the US, and it comes as more than ten million Americans, from Georgia to Massachusetts, are told to prepare for dangerous weather this weekend.
The park remains open despite a federal government shutdown.
Ontario pumpkin farmers say there is a shortage of yield this season after taking a devastating hit due to low moisture, heat waves and a prolonged drought.
Priscilla approached major hurricane status Tuesday before weakening to a tropical storm a day later.
Super Typhoon Ragasa recently passed within about 120km of Hong Kong and led to the No 10 warning signal being raised. Thankfully, advance warning of the storm and comprehensive preparations in Hong Kong and mainland China, including the evacuation of nearly 2 million people in high-risk areas of Guangdong, averted catastrophe. Still, the impact was significant, with 101 injuries reported in Hong Kong and substantial property damage. Among the debris left in Ragasa’s wake is a debate over...
Forecasters said Jerry is expected to strengthen gradually and could become a hurricane by the weekend.
Tropical Storm Jerry is expected to strengthen into a hurricane just east of the Leeward Islands in the next day, the National Hurricane Center said Wednesday.
Just off the west coast of Mexico, Priscilla was spinning with maximum sustained winds around 105 mph and moving northwest at 9 mph. It was centered Tuesday night about 185 miles southwest of the southern tip of Baja California.
Priscilla neared Category 3 status on Tuesday just off the west coast of Mexico, spinning with maximum sustained winds around 175 kph and moving north.
Jerry is predicted to be a Cat 1 hurricane when it makes its closest approach to the northern Leeward Islands on Thursday night and Friday. The post Tropical Storm Jerry forms; a close pass by the Leeward Islands expected appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
A hurricane, a Pacific Northwest storm system and some luck could bring Tucson a bit of rain in coming days. Chances begin Wednesday and increase into the weekend.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has strongly criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for politicizing the recent North Bengal floods. She accused him of making unsubstantiated claims and engaging in partisan chest-thumping during a natural disaster. Banerjee urged for unity in relief efforts, emphasizing that the Prime Minister's role is nation-building, not narrative-building.
South Asia is home to nearly two billion people and ranks among the most disaster-prone subregions in Asia and the Pacific. Every year, millions face exposure to floods, cyclones and other extreme events. The Bay of Bengal alone accounts for nearly 80 per cent of global cyclone-related deaths, with storms striking Bangladesh, India and Sri […]
North Bengal faced devastating floods due to an unexpected recurve of a low-pressure system, meteorologists confirmed. Originating in the Bay of Bengal, the system shifted from its usual path towards north Bihar, bringing extremely heavy rainfall exceeding 200mm in areas like Darjeeling. This unusual trajectory, influenced by retreating monsoon winds, also impacted Kolkata.
Footage shows dozens of cars being swept away in Elenite, as floods devastate south-east Bulgaria.
On the one-year anniversary of devastating floods, Western North Carolina musicians and their neighbors are still struggling to rebuild
Hurricanes can actually meld and merge depending on their individual strengths, which can lead to destructive strength if it's still on a path to landfall.
This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. Hong Kong’s weather forecaster will issue the No 3 typhoon warning signal at 12.20pm on Saturday as Severe Tropical Storm Matmo moves closer to the city. Education authorities also announced that kindergartens and schools for children with physical and intellectual disabilities will be suspended after noon. “In the past few hours, Matmo moved steadily across...
Irish police say they are treating the death of a man as weather-related and, meanwhile, many homes in Ireland and Northern Ireland are without power A man has been killed and hundreds of thousands of homes on the island of Ireland are without power after Storm Amy brought widespread disruption on Friday. An amber weather warning, highlighting a danger to life, was also in place in the north of Scotland until 9pm on Saturday. Continue reading...
There was no immediate reports of casualties, but the country's weather agency warned that the fast-moving storm remained dangerous.
The Met Office imposed a 31-hour yellow rain warning for western Scotland from 5pm on Wednesday until the end of Thursday, at which point the first named storm of autumn will officially arrive.
Hurricane Imelda weakened back to a Category 1 storm Thursday after passing over Bermuda, the National Hurricane Center said.
The hurricane is expected to pass over or very near Bermuda early Thursday morning as a Cat 2 storm. The post Bermuda braces for a pounding from strengthening Hurricane Imelda appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. Hong Kong is bracing for its fourth storm in five weeks, with a typhoon forecast to move close to the city this weekend, hot on the heels of Super Typhoon Ragasa which brought life to a standstill for two days last week. The Hong Kong Observatory said on Wednesday that a tropical depression formed earlier in the day to the east of the Philippines would...
Storm Amy has been named and is forecast to bring strong winds and heavy rain to the UK later on Friday and into Saturday, the Met Office said today.
Simon King looks at what impacts Storm Amy, the first named storm of the season, will bring at the end of the week.
Forecasters warned of dangerous surf and "life-threatening" rip currents at beaches of the northern Caribbean, Bahamas, Bermuda and much of the U.S. East Coast as Hurricane Humberto dissipated in the Atlantic.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Tuesday it will give more than $38.3 million in aid to South Carolina farmers for Hurricane Helene recovery.
Humberto weakened to a Category 3 storm on Monday in the Atlantic, according to forecasters, who expected it to continue to lose strength over the next few days.
Forecasters expect Hurricane Humberto to pull Tropical Storm Imelda away from landfall and into a Fujiwhara dance, but the East Coast is still set to experience heavy rains and life-threatening rip currents.
A third of Etosha national park has been burned despite efforts of volunteers, who say troops were sent in too late Wildfires that raged through one of Africa’s largest national parks have been brought under control, Namibia’s government has said, amid criticisms over the response mechanism and limited resources. The fire broke out in Etosha national park, in the arid desert nation’s north, on 22 September. The government said it suspected charcoal production next to the park, which is home to 114 mammal species including the critically endangered black rhino, was to blame. Continue reading...
A fire has burned through a third of Namibia's vast Etosha national park, one of Africa’s largest game reserves. The site in the north of the largely desert country is home to 114 mammal species, notably the critically endangered black rhinoceros, and is a popular tourist attraction. The fire, which has been burning since 22 September, has caused extensive ecological damage and razed about 34% of the park, according to the environment ministry. After an emergency cabinet meeting, the government announced that a further 500 soldiers would be deployed to assist troops, police, local people and firefighters at the scene Namibia deploys army to fight wildfire burning third of Etosha game reserve Continue reading...
Could the UK feel the effects of ex-Hurricane Humberto this weekend and could it lead to the first named storm of the season? Sarah-Keith Lucas explains...
[Addis Standard] Severe hail mixed with heavy rain in Tigray and a series of floods and landslides in Amhara have destroyed thousands of hectares of farmland, leaving tens of thousands of farming households facing hardship.
London, 29-30 September 2025 – Scientists meeting at The Royal Society in London this week are issuing a stark warning: dramatic and extreme changes in Antarctica are happening faster than … The post Antarctica’s message to the world: scientists sound alarm on extreme events and tipping points appeared first on British Antarctic Survey.
Old Fort was well on its way to remaking itself as an outdoor destination. Then Hurricane Helene swept through.
Humberto weakened slightly overnight, but remains a powerful Category 4 storm early Monday and a threat to the East Coast and Bermuda, the National Hurricane Center said.
As Hurricane Humberto and future Tropical Storm Imelda barrel toward the east coast, North and South Carolina coastal areas see life-threatening flooding up to 16 inches of rain.
Humberto weakened to a Category 4 hurricane Sunday, but remains a threat to the East Coast and Bermuda this week, the National Hurricane Center said.
Weather system expected to become tropical storm as Hurricane Humberto weakens but still remains category 4 A weather system that is forecast to become Tropical Storm Imelda later on Sunday before approaching the coast of South Carolina as a hurricane in the coming days was causing disruption in the Bahamas and nearby islands. Meanwhile, Hurricane Humberto weakened very slightly but remained a strong category 4 storm in the Atlantic, threatening Bermuda. Continue reading...
The latest find is likely from the 16th century and could have originated as far away as the Caribbean Florida already claims to be the world capital of golf, shark bites and lightning strikes. Now a remarkable discovery following a devastating hurricane has enhanced its position as a global leader in another distinctive field: ancient canoes – some even prehistoric. State archeologists have just completed a painstaking preservation of an ancient wooden canoe discovered by a resident of Fort Myers during the cleanup from Hurricane Ian in 2022. Continue reading...
Flooding overwhelms town of Globe as North Carolina governor declares an emergency ahead of storm At least three people died and others were believed missing after flooding in a rural community in Arizona , officials said on Saturday. Meanwhile, in South Carolina , crews spent Saturday making preparations for an unnamed weather system that is forecast to approach that state’s coast as a hurricane early next week. Continue reading...
As Hurricane Humberto elevated to a Category 4 storm with wind speeds as high as 145 mph as it moves towards the Bahamas, a new storm, dubbed Tropical Depression Nine, was announced by the National Hurricane Center on Saturday morning.
The death toll from floods triggered by heavy monsoon rains in Thailand rose to seven, authorities said Saturday, as relief efforts continued.
The death toll from Severe Tropical Storm Bualoi rose to 11 in the Philippines on Saturday as the cyclone bore down on Vietnam, authorities said. Bualoi battered small islands in the centre of the Philippines on Friday, toppling trees and power pylons, ripping roofs off homes, unleashing floods and forcing 400,000 people to evacuate. Among the worst hit was the tiny island of Biliran, where eight people died and two were missing, provincial disaster official Noel Lungay said by telephone. “There...
by Ren Larson, The Assembly, and Cassandra Garibay, ProPublica ProPublica and The Assembly have been reporting on the impact of Hurricane Helene in western North Carolina, and we know recovery is far from over. We want to hear from North Carolinians whose homes were damaged or destroyed to better understand how well the state housing recovery program, RenewNC, is working for those who need it. If you’ve applied for funding to repair or rebuild your home, let us know what the process has been like, the challenges you’ve experienced and the impact that’s had on your life. We'd also like to hear from you if your home was damaged but you haven’t applied to understand why. Filling out the form below...
Joe Piotrowski, Miami Director of Gander & White and a 30-year veteran of fine art logistics, explores how Miami’s hurricane season has transformed preparedness into both a necessity and an art form. Piotrowski argues that safeguarding cultural treasures demands foresight, infrastructure and collaboration that set new standards for resilience in the art world.
MANILA - The Philippines evacuated hundreds of thousands of people and confirmed at least three deaths Friday as a severe tropical storm battered the country, still feeling the effects of Super Typhoon Ragasa.
It is expected to strengthen substantially over the weekend to become a major hurricane, said the U.S. National Hurricane Center said.
Humberto strengthened into a hurricane Friday morning and could reach major hurricane status by the weekend, the National Hurricane Center said.
[Namibian] The wildfire that has been engulfing Etosha National Park in the Kunene region since Monday afternoon has destroyed over 1 000 hectares of the park, including a nearby farm.
As Hurricane Gabrielle tracks east toward Azores, Tropical Storm Humberto may tangle with another developing storm system heading toward the U.S.
Many eateries in the North Carolina city now welcome tourists after navigating complex insurance rules to survive Cúrate, a Spanish tapas restaurant and one of the best-known eateries in Asheville, North Carolina , sat empty for two days after Hurricane Helene last September. Then co-owner Katie Button reopened it alongside World Central Kitchen to provide meals for many community members who were without electricity and running water. To do so, Cúrate installed a tank and brought in clean water at the cost of $1,000 a day, racking up $30,000 in water, tank rental and delivery fees. Continue reading...
Rescuers in western Alaska are working to find missing residents and help the more than 1,000 people displaced after ferocious, hurricane-force wind gusts from what once was Typhoon Halong tore through remote, coastal communities, unleashed record-breaking storm surge and shoved homes completely off their foundations. At least one person, an adult woman, was found dead … The post One killed, dozens rescued after storm slams western Alaska as search for missing continues appeared first on Egypt Independent.
TENANGO DE DORIA (MEXICO) - Rescuers scrambled Monday to reach people cut off by devastating floods that have claimed 64 lives in central and eastern Mexico, with another 65 reported missing.
A powerful nor'easter continued to batter the Atlantic coast Monday with heavy rain, strong winds and storm surge from North Carolina to Rhode Island.
Lorenzo's formation brings the Atlantic hurricane season to near-average in three out of four categories. The post Tropical Storm Lorenzo forms in the central tropical Atlantic appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
The high-impact storm system traveling from South Carolina is expected to bring flooding, downpours and powerful gusts to coastal regions in the tri-state area and New England.
A rain storm could help bring wildfire risk down close to zero in the Bay Area.
A State of Emergency has been declared for more than nine million Americans ahead of hurricane-like conditions set to batter the coast.
Trans advocate Jasmine McKenzie is building a lifeline for Black and trans Floridians who often can’t safely access disaster services from FEMA or religious organizations. The post When a hurricane hits, she shows up for those left behind appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
In the Pacific, Tropical Storm Priscilla could bring flash flooding through the weekend across the U.S. Southwest, the National Hurricane Center in Miami said.
North Bengal floods have claimed 40 lives, with two more bodies found in Jalpaiguri. Thousands are in relief camps, while damaged infrastructure hampers train services. Displaced residents express frustration over inadequate aid and delayed surveys, prompting ministerial intervention. Forest officials are also taking precautions against wildlife.
Egyptian Foreign Minister and Minister of Immigration and Expatriate Affairs, Badr Abdelatty, announced that during his meeting with his Dutch counterpart, they discussed what he described as an “existential Egyptian issue,” namely the matter of water. During a joint press conference held on Tuesday, with the Dutch Minister, Abdelatty explained that these actions—which Egypt has … The post Egypt condemns Ethiopia’s ‘irresponsible policies’ for Sudan floods and Nile Delta damage appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Hurricane Priscilla is expected to bring heavy downpours and potential floods to several desert states as soon as Thursday.
A nonprofit coalition is building a fleet of satellites to help firefighters and communities respond when disaster strikes. The post Satellite program aims to track every wildfire on Earth appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
Record floods submerged streets and inundated homes in Vietnam on Wednesday, leaving tens of thousands of people stranded, with at least eight killed this week.
The storm comes a week after Typhoon Bualoi tore through northern Vietnam, leaving at least 56 people dead.
Forecasters warned that a looming tropical storm could ruin fall travel and bring floods to millions throughout the eastern US this weekend.
The death toll from floods in Thailand has risen to 22, authorities said on Tuesday as they rushed to get relief to an estimated 370,000 people affected by heavy rainfall and overflowing rivers.
Forecasters said newly formed Tropical Storm Jerry was expected to reach hurricane strength in the coming days.
A new storm brewing in the Atlantic could soon approach the US East Coast just days after a double hurricane threatened millions.
Priscilla had maximum sustained winds of 80 mph and was headed north-northwest at 3 mph, the US National Hurricane Center in Miami said.
Landslides and floods triggered by heavy downpours in Nepal and neighbouring India have killed more than 60 people, officials said on Sunday, as rescuers raced to reach cut-off communities in remote mountainous terrain. Torrential downpours have lashed Nepal since Friday, triggering river surges and inundating many areas in the Himalayan nation. At least 44 people have died in rain-triggered disasters and five are missing, Shanti Mahat, spokeswoman for Nepal’s National Disaster Risk Reduction...
Landslides and floods triggered by heavy downpours in Nepal and neighbouring India have killed more than 60 people, officials said Sunday, as rescue workers raced to reach cut-off communities in remote mountainous terrain.
A flood alert has been issued for Shetland, with the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa) warning of the possibility of “significant coastal flooding”. Storm Amy... Flood alert warning as storm Amy blows through
Hong Kong's security chief has ruled out introducing fines for reckless people who need to be rescued during adverse weather, adding that drafting a new law against storm chasing would be challenging. Instead, Secretary for Security Chris Tang Ping-keung warned residents on Saturday to think twice before taking the risk to chase storms, saying such action was like “committing suicide”. Tang made the remarks during a television interview as Severe Tropical Storm Matmo headed closer to Guangdong...
The season's first cyclonic storm, 'Cyclone Shakti,' has intensified in the Arabian Sea, currently west-southwest of Gujarat. While it will strengthen into a severe cyclonic storm, it is not expected to significantly impact the Indian landmass, though rough sea conditions will persist. Fishermen are advised to avoid venturing into the sea.
Storm Amy may destroy any possibility of a getting a proper cup of tea this weekend, according to a scientist at the University of St Andrews.
This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. The Hong Kong Observatory has said it will issue the No 1 typhoon standby signal at 7.40pm on Friday and assess the need for a higher one the next day as Severe Tropical Cyclone Matmo moves nearer to the city. Matmo was also set to be the 12th storm to trigger a warning in Hong Kong this year, setting a new record since 1946, but the typhoon season had yet to...
A Met Office Amber warning for wind has been issued as Storm Amy will bring very strong winds and heavy rain for many in the north of the UK in the coming days.
Several provinces in the upper part of Thailand are taking a battering from the remains of tropical storm Bualoi, as floods have devastated vast residential areas, crippled infrastructure and inundated farmland close to harvest time.
Spaghetti models warned of Imelda making landfall in Florida, Georgia, or the Carolinas at hurricane strength, potentially bringing devastating floods to millions.
The hurricane is expected to drop up to 4 inches of rain across the island and produce a dangerous storm surge.
The Sudanese Ministry of Irrigation has declared a red alert along the Nile in several states, with the water level in Khartoum exceeding 17 meters – exceeding the usual danger level of 16.5 meters. Warnings have been issued to evacuate homes and move livestock to areas far from the Nile. Concerns have grown about the … The post Will Egypt be affected by the floods in Sudan? appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Hurricane Imelda early Wednesday was approaching Bermuda, where forecasters were warning to hurry and complete preparations to "protect life and property" before the storm arrives.
Schools and beaches were closed as floods hit the islands.
Forecasters warned residents in the affected areas to expect 'pretty incredible rainfall totals' with up to 10 inches set to accumulate on the highest ground between tomorrow and Friday.
Tropical Storm Imelda is expected to strengthen into a hurricane on Tuesday and bring flash and urban flooding to parts of southeastern North Carolina.
Imelda is expected to turn sharply east-northeastward on Tuesday and threaten Bermuda as a Cat 2 hurricane on Wednesday. The post Tropical Storm Imelda drenches the Bahamas appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
The National Hurricane Center is watching these two storms closely as they encroach on the U.S.
A rare Fujiwhara Effect may end up saving lives in the southeastern US as two hurricanes rage through the Atlantic.
[SAnews.gov.za] The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued severe storm warnings for various provinces, urging residents and motorists to exercise caution as unpredictable weather conditions unfold.
However, moisture from Tropical Storm Imelda was expected to move up the Carolinas, with heavy rain forecast through Tuesday morning.
Authorities in the Bahamas closed a majority of schools on Monday following mandatory evacuations for some islands in the archipelago as Tropical Storm Imelda was expected to drop heavy rain and unleash flooding in the northern Caribbean.
Tropical Storm Imelda, which formed in the Atlantic on Sunday, strengthened slightly overnight, according to forecasters.
Tropical Storm Imelda formed in the Atlantic on Sunday evening, making it the ninth named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season.
Imelda is the 9th named storm of the hurricane season.
Tropical storm alerts remain in effect for portions of the eastern Florida, and at least two states have declared preemptive states of emergency as a storm system remains on its way to becoming Hurricane Imelda,
Vast tract of park that is home to 114 mammal species, including critically endangered black rhino, affected Namibia has begun deploying hundreds of soldiers to fight a fire that has burned through a third of the vast Etosha national park, one of Africa’s largest game reserves, officials said. The park in the north of the largely desert country is home to 114 species of mammals, notably the critically endangered black rhinoceros, and is a major tourist attraction. Continue reading...
Hurricane Humberto has raged to the most severe level of tropical cyclone on Saturday, packing devastating winds of more than 160 mph.
A pair of side-by-side tropical cyclones is roiling the Northwest Atlantic this weekend. After rocketing from tropical storm to Category 4 strength on Friday, Hurricane Humberto – safetly out to sea from North America’s perspective – could hit Cat 5 strength before Sunday, pushing big surf from the U.S. East Coast to Bermuda. Meanwhile, newborn Tropical […] The post Humberto hits Category 4, while The Bahamas and Southeast U.S. prep for the next storm appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
The National Hurricane Center said a tropical depression currently hovering over the Caribbean could intensify as it approaches the East Coast. South Carolina's governor declared a state of emergency.
Humberto remained a major hurricane and is headed to Bermuda as another potential storm later threatens Cuba, the Bahamas and the eastern United States.
Saturday marks the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Helene, which caused widespread destruction in North Carolina. How getting federal aid has become more quixotic.
Hong Kong should not impose a blanket ban on storm chasers, legal experts have said, while one lawmaker has suggested taking a leaf out of Macau’s book to designate high-risk zones as off-limits for people and vehicles during a typhoon. Lawyers and lawmakers on Friday weighed in on Secretary for Security Chris Tang Ping-keung’s suggestion to introduce a law to curb storm chasing, after dozens of residents ignored government warnings and gathered to watch the ferocious waves during Super Typhoon...
Invest 94L will likely become a tropical storm over the Bahamas this weekend, and it might reach the Southeast U.S. as a hurricane by Monday, but the uncertainty is high. The post As Humberto rages, another fast-evolving system bears a close watch appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
Humberto has erupted into the newest hurricane threatening the US East Coast, but it may soon be joined by another storm that brings severe flooding to millions.
The powerful storm caught many people off guard as it drove through six US states. As devastating as it was, did Helene truly change anything?
by Joshua Kaplan, Justin Elliott and Alex Mierjeski ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published. For months, the complaints have rolled in from parts of the country hit by natural disasters: The Federal Emergency Management Agency was moving far too slowly in sending aid to communities ravaged by floods and hurricanes, including in central Texas and North Carolina. Many officials were blaming Kristi Noem, the homeland security secretary, whose agency oversees FEMA. “I can’t...
The Philippines evacuated hundreds of thousands of people and confirmed at least three deaths Friday as a severe tropical storm battered the country, still feeling the effects of Super Typhoon Ragasa.
The Nova Scotia government has introduced a bill that would allow municipalities to reduce taxes on homes rebuilt after natural disasters such as wildfires, hurricanes or floods.
A new tropical storm has erupted in the Atlantic and forecasters fear it could soon merge with another system in a historic hurricane event impacting several states.