Mexico Braces for Hurricane Patricia as Tourists Evacuate - WSJ

Mexico Braces for Hurricane Patricia as Tourists Evacuate - WSJ: "MEXICO CITY—Mexico began to evacuate tourists from their hotels in the luxury resort of Puerto Vallarta, while residents scrambled to board up their homes ahead of the imminent arrival of Hurricane Patricia, the strongest storm ever recorded in the Western hemisphere with top winds near 200 mph."



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Hurricane Patricia bears down on Mexico - CNN.com

Hurricane Patricia bears down on Mexico - CNN.com: " the strongest hurricane ever recorded -- barreled closer and closer Friday to Mexico's Pacific coast, where residents have been told to brace for its 200-mph sustained winds and torrential rains.

The excessive wind speeds, according to the head of the Mexican agency that includes its national weather service, "makes Patricia the most dangerous storm in history.""



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What You Need To Know About 'Catastrophic' Hurricane Patricia : The Two-Way : NPR

What You Need To Know About 'Catastrophic' Hurricane Patricia : The Two-Way : NPR: "ome have compared this to Super Typhoon Haiyan, which struck the Philippines in 2013. There are some important distinctions between those two storms. Haiyan's winds (either 174 mph or 196 mph, depending on which estimate is used) were estimated using satellite observations. Patricia's winds are confirmed by U.S. Hurricane Hunter aircraft that flew into the storm and measured the actual winds and atmospheric pressure.

Patricia is a "small" storm — the most powerful winds don't extend very far beyond its eye, perhaps only about 30 or 40 miles"



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Philippines Still Reeling from Typhoon Koppu - World - CBN News - Christian News 24-7 - CBN.com

Philippines Still Reeling from Typhoon Koppu - World - CBN News - Christian News 24-7 - CBN.com: "One of the most devastated communities is the Aurora province. CBN Disaster Relief is providing for the immediate needs of families there.

They responded by distributing six kilos of rice along with canned goods, noodles, and milk, as well as urgently needed medical care.

CBN is not only bringing relief but teaching residents how to prepare for the next storm. The Guardian reports that on average 20 typhoons hit the Philippines each year."



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Typhoon Koppu death toll reaches 54 as Philippines battles devastating floods | World news | The Guardian

Typhoon Koppu death toll reaches 54 as Philippines battles devastating floods | World news | The Guardian: "Typhoon Koppu death toll reaches 54 as Philippines battles devastating floods
Half a million people have been forced from their homes as torrential rains submerge villages along the coast"



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Hurricane Patricia: Powerful storm menaces Mexico - CNN.com

Hurricane Patricia: Powerful storm menaces Mexico - CNN.com: "(CNN)Patricia -- the strongest hurricane ever recorded -- barreled closer and closer Friday morning to Mexico's Pacific coast, where residents have been told to brace for its 200-mph sustained winds and torrential rains.

The Miami-based meteorological center, in its 10 a.m. CT (11 a.m. ET) advisory, warned of a "potentially catastrophic landfall ... in southwestern Mexico"



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Philippines death toll rises in Koppu trail of destruction - BBC News

Philippines death toll rises in Koppu trail of destruction - BBC News: "At least 39 people were killed as heavy rains triggered flooding and landslips, and toppled walls and trees.
More than 100,000 villagers remain in evacuation centres.
The government is holding an emergency meeting to decide whether additional rice imports will be needed."



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Stamford-Based AmeriCares Sending Aid To Philippines After Typhoon Strikes | Stamford Daily Voice

Stamford-Based AmeriCares Sending Aid To Philippines After Typhoon Strikes | Stamford Daily Voice: "Typhoon Koppu, known locally as Typhoon Lando, made landfall early Sunday in Aurora Province with wind gusts up to 120 mph, tearing off roofs, downing trees and drenching the region in several inches of rain. Massive flooding and widespread power outages have displaced thousands of families."



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Typhoon Koppu drenches Philippines, killing at least 2 - CNN.com

Typhoon Koppu drenches Philippines, killing at least 2 - CNN.com: "Typhoon Koppu began its multiday battering of the region over the weekend, killing at least two people, injuring five others and driving 20,000 residents from their homes."



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Up to 4.5 Million Children Affected by Typhoon Koppu in the Philippines, Warns Save the Children - Save the Children

Up to 4.5 Million Children Affected by Typhoon Koppu in the Philippines, Warns Save the Children - Save the Children: "Fairfield, Conn. (October 18, 2015) — Save the Children is warning that up to 4.5 million children in the Philippines will be impacted by Typhoon Koppu, which has flattened houses, toppled power lines and forced thousands of people from their homes. The aid agency also warns that there may have been extensive damage to plantations of bananas, coconuts, rice and corn in the worst affected areas."



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