Atmospheric rivers are storms akin to rivers in the sky that dump massive amounts of rain and can cause flooding, trigger mudslides and result in loss of life and enormous property damage. | Reuters
Most atmospheric rivers are weak and do not cause damage. In fact, they can provide much needed rain or snow.
In 2019, an atmospheric river nicknamed the “Pineapple Express” hit California. The water vapor from near Hawaii brought rain and triggered mudslides that forced motorists to swim for their lives and sent homes sliding downhill.
Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
California, Northeast menaced by late-season winter stormsMandatory evacuation orders remain in effect for residents in 10 California counties, according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Read more »
California, Northeast menaced by late-season winter stormsCalifornia, reeling from a month-long string of late-winter storms, braced for another bout of heavy rains, wind and snow, while most of New York state and New England girded for a powerful Nor’easter. | Reuters
Read more »
More wet weather for flood-hit CaliforniaWATSONVILLE, California: Wet, miserable weather continued across huge swaths of California on Sunday as an atmospheric river that caused major flooding flowed eastward, while a new storm threatened another onslaught of rain, snow and gusting winds as soon as Monday.
Read more »
EXPLAINER: Why some transport groups support jeepney modernizationAfter a days-long transport strike, a Senate hearing, and a meeting of stakeholders in Malacañang, it’s clear that the public utility vehicle modernization program is a complicated, divisive issue. More in this explainer:
Read more »
Lindsay Lohan announces pregnancy in Instagram postLOS ANGELES, California: Lindsay Lohan is expecting her first child.
Read more »
LPA to bring rain over parts of Mindanao on Tuesday, says PagasaMANILA, Philippines — A low pressure area (LPA) located east of Mindanao is forecast to bring rain over several parts of Mindanao on Tuesday, said the Philippine Atmospheric,
Read more »