RNZ Pacific – Federated States of Micronesia President Wesley Simina has declared a national emergency due to severe drought, and sent it to his country’s Congress for review. The president’s signed declaration said…
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Red Cross to aid Marshall Islands as drought sweeps across Micronesia
RNZ Pacific – Humanitarian organisation Red Cross has begun an operation to assist thousands of people affected by severe drought in the Marshall Islands, as lack of rainfall dries out the Micronesian…
Huge rogue waves smash into US base in Kwajelein
CNN – “Gigantic” waves swamped parts of a key US military facility in the middle of the Pacific Ocean last weekend, causing damage that will take months to repair, according to a…
Vanuatu Prime Minister Charlot Salwai surveys Cyclone Lola damage from the air
RNZ Pacific – Vanuatu, one of the nations most at threat from natural disasters in the world, is walking the path of resilience once again after experiencing three cyclones in eight months….
Tropical Cyclone Lola: Vanuatu on high alert as storm makes landfall on northern island
RNZ Pacific – Tropical cyclone Lola has cut off communications with the Penama province since last night as it makes landfall on the northern islands, says Vanuatu Prime Minister Charlot Salwai. Severe…
Tropical Storm Calvin continues quick westward direction to Hawaii
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Calvin is currently a tropical storm with sustained winds of 45 mph moving west at 21 mph. Calvin is about 520 miles east of Hilo. At around 4:30 p.m.,…
Post-storm related bills introduced at request of Guam’s attorney general
KUAM News – A pair of post-typhoon-related bills are introduced at the request of Guam’s attorney general. Sen. William Parkinson is the author of Bills 146 and 147. The first would extend the price freeze…
Cleanup at public parks ongoing
KUAM News – It’s summer break for many locals and tourists alike. The sun’s out and what a great time to get back to enjoying our parks and beaches. But despite, the…
Super Typhoon Mawar Heads Toward the Philippines After Leaving Guam
New York Times – After hitting Guam with the force of a Category 4 hurricane, Typhoon Mawar continued to strengthen on Thursday night as it headed west across the Pacific Ocean toward the Philippines,…
A monster typhoon is barreling toward a US territory with deadly winds and dangerous storm surge
CNN – Typhoon Mawar was barreling toward Guam early Wednesday, threatening to slam into the US territory as the strongest storm there in decades. The typhoon, which strengthened rapidly in recent days, is…