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Storm and Flash Floods in Southern Philippines
Tropical Storm Washi (known locally as Sendong) hit southern Philippines Friday night and caused overnight flash flooding with more than 200 people dead and 400 still missing. The worst hit areas are the two cities of Iligan and Cagayan de Oro in Mindanao, the country’s second largest island. It is considered as the worst flood […]
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Weather
Storm Formation
Storms occur more frequently in many parts of the world than any other natural distress. They can take up anything in their path and rage inland. In arid regions where water is very scarce, like the Sahara and other dry lands, dust storms are fairly common. Hurricanes and typhoons are two other types occurring naturally […]
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