Flights cancelled, businesses shut in Hong Kong, Guangdong as Typhoon Saola nears
Three tropical cyclones have formed in the northwest Pacific Ocean and South China Sea.
Fri Sep 01 2023
After twin cyclones leave thousands homeless, Vanuatu takes climate plea to world stage
More than 3,000 people are still in evacuation centres three weeks after two category-four cyclones hit Vanuatu.
Fri Mar 24 2023
Australia declares La Nina for second straight year
La Nina is typically associated with greater rainfall, more tropical cyclones and cooler-than-average temperatures in the equatorial Pacific Ocean.
Tue Nov 23 2021
More cyclones than usual forecast for east Asia by September
Rising air and sea surface temperatures help fuel stronger storms, with the potential for faster wind speeds and heavier rain.
Fri Jun 04 2021
Climate change will affect Malaysia: Met Dept D-G
Malaysia cannot escape being hit by extreme weather such as thunderstorms, hurricanes, cyclones and strong winds due to climate change and global warming.
Mon Mar 23 2015
Flood warnings, clean-up as Australia recovers from twin cyclones
Despite the destruction, authorities have so far not received reports of serious injuries, missing people, or deaths.
Sat Feb 21 2015
Destruction as massive cyclones hit Australia
Two powerful cyclones pounded Australia and left a trail of destruction, cutting electricity to thousands of people.
Fri Feb 20 2015
Australian surf deadlier than bushfires, sharks
The Australian surf kills more people than bushfires, cyclones, floods and sharks combined, which found rip currents were far more likely to be deadly than other natural hazards.
Wed Nov 27 2013