typhoons

Update news typhoons

Typhoon preparedness still lacking

Despite the efforts of authorities, typhoons continue to pose high risks of great human and material loss in Vietnam, experts have said.

Central Vietnam stays alert to tropical depression

Provinces in the central region have been told to continue staying alert as a tropical depression is moving near the coast, about 200km to the east-northeast of Quang Tri and Quang Ngai early this morning.

 

Hanoi to cut back 40,000 trees to cope with typhoons

Nearly 40,000 trees on more than 260 streets would be cut back from now until the end of this year to ensure safety during the rainy season, according to the Hanoi Department of Construction.

 

Philippines gets $500 million World Bank credit line to reduce disaster risk

 The Philippines has secured a $500 million credit line from the World Bank to support efforts to manage risks posed by natural disasters.