tropical cyclones
Catastrophic Asian Floods Kill 1,200 Across Four Countries as Relief Efforts Face Critical Supply Challenges
Dec 02, 2025 05:47 pm CST
Devastating floods have claimed approximately 1,200 lives across Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Malaysia, leaving hundreds of thousands in temporary shelters facing severe shortages of clean water, food, and medicine. Relief efforts are hampered by destroyed infrastructure, while affected communities struggle with price inflation of essential goods and limited access to supplies. Climate experts attribute the disaster to intensifying monsoon patterns worsened by climate change.
Understanding Hurricanes, Cyclones, and Typhoons: What's the Difference and How They Form
Nov 07, 2025 02:25 pm CST
This comprehensive guide explains the differences between hurricanes, cyclones, and typhoons - all variations of tropical cyclones occurring in different regions worldwide. Learn about storm classification systems, formation patterns, seasonal variations, and the science behind these powerful weather phenomena, including recent examples like Typhoon Kalmaegi that claimed over 100 lives in the Philippines before hitting Vietnam.