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Tropical storm Noru weakens but causes flash floods

Tropical depression Noru has weakened to a low-pressure storm, with its center located in the Muang district of Thailand’snorth-eastern province of Chaiyaphum, according to the Thai Meteorological Department.

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Typhoon Noru makes landfall in Vietnam

Typhoon Noru hit Vietnam's central coast early Wednesday, bringing strong winds and heavy rain.

Cuba

Cubans batten down the hatches ahead of Hurricane Ian

Citizens prepared for the strengthening Hurricane Ian as rain and winds lashed the island's western tip Monday night.

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Typhoon Noru causes flooding in northern Philippines

Typhoon Noru hit the northern Philippines on Monday, killing five rescuers.

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At least six people dead after powerful typhoon hits the Philippines

The most powerful storm to hit the country this year caused flash floods and pushed tens of thousands of people to evacuate their homes.

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Powerful typhoon Hinnamnor hits eastern China, Taiwan and Japan

Cities in eastern China suspended ferry services and flights were cancelled on Sunday in Japan as Typhoon Hinnamnor, the strongest global storm this year, blew its way past Taiwan and the Koreas with fierce winds and heavy rains.

USA

Volunteers help Kentucky tornado survivors celebrate Christmas

At least 79 Americans lost their lives overnight in the December 10 tornadoes.

Philippines

'Super typhoon' Rai claims at least 208 lives in Philippines

The disaster-prone country was struck by the strongest storm of the year on Friday night.

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After mega tornado, Kentucky desperate for Christmas salve

After mega tornado, Kentucky desperate for Christmas salve

Honduras

Hurricanes Iota and Eta deal Honduras a catastrophic double-blow

The destruction to people's homes and their agricultural land has created a natural disaster that rivals the worst the region has ever suffered.

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Typhoon leaves at least 42 dead and 20 missing in Philippines

Typhoon Vamco knocked down power lines and damaged homes as it passed north of Manila.

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Major floods in Manila after Typhoon Vamco hits the Philippines

It's the third typhoon to hit the country in as many weeks.

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Super typhoon hits Philippines with deadly winds

A powerful super typhoon slammed into the eastern Philippines with tough winds on Sunday.

Philippines

One million evacuated as Philippines battered by Typhoon Goni

Typhoon Goni hit the island province of Catanduanes at dawn with sustained winds of 225 kilometres per hour and gusts of 280 kph.

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Typhoon Molave: Two people killed as 145 kph winds lash Vietnam

It made landfall south of Danang and packed winds of up to 145 kilometres per hour.

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Typhoon Haishen batters southern Japan

The second powerful typhoon to slam Japan in a week damaged buildings and caused blackouts in nearly half a million homes.

Japan

Typhoon Haishen moves on to South Korea after battering Japan

It brought heavy storm surges and winds of over 160km/h.

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Typhoon Maysak sweeps over southern Japan

Warnings issued for the area around Okinawa, home to US military bases, described gusts strong enough to cause some homes to collapse and extremely high tides.

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Typhoon that smashed South Korea now moves to its northern neighbour

A typhoon that smashed South Korea, ripping off roofs and knocking out power to over 1,600 households, made landfall in North Korea early Thursday.

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Death toll rises as Philippines recovers from typhoon

At least 20 people were killed in the typhoon.