Big storms hit Mexico on opposite coasts; 21 dead

Last Updated: Monday, September 16, 2013, 08:53

The remnants of Tropical Storm Manuel continued to deluge Mexico`s southwestern Pacific shoulder with dangerous rains while Hurricane Ingrid headed for a Monday landfall on the country`s opposite coast.

Flash floods in Philippines, 500 families displaced

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 28, 2013, 08:33

More than 500 families have been displaced by flash floods in Samar province of Philippines after tropical storm "Kong-Rey" triggered torrential rains.

Tropical storm leaves 13 people dead in Mexico

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 27, 2013, 09:54

At least 13 people were killed by landslides caused by heavy rains from tropical storm Fernand when it landed and swept through the Mexican state of Veracruz.

Global warming may cause frequent, stronger tropical cyclones

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 9, 2013, 23:36

The frequency and intensity of tropical cyclones could increase this century due to global warming, says a new study.

Global warming may cause frequent, stronger tropic

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 9, 2013, 23:36

The frequency and intensity of tropical cyclones could increase this century due to global warming, says a new study.

Tropical storm forms off Mexico`s Pacific coast

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 29, 2013, 08:52

A tropical storm has formed in the eastern Pacific Ocean, bringing a storm warning for coastal areas in the southernmost parts of Mexico.

Late-season storm kills 11 in central Philippines

Last Updated: Friday, December 28, 2012, 09:26

A late-season storm expected to be the last of the year in the Philippines has killed 11 people.

Cyclone ‘Nilam’: Name contributed by Pakistan!

Last Updated: Thursday, November 1, 2012, 17:17

But what is interesting is that cyclones like ‘Nilam’ while instilling a sense of fear in everyone are always given a catchy name. Ever wondered why?

Fresh water from rivers and rain can intensify hurricanes by 50%

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 14, 2012, 19:31

When hurricanes blow over ocean regions swamped by fresh water, the conditions can unexpectedly intensify the storm, according to an analysis of tropical cyclones.

`Tropical cyclones to rise in next 20 years`

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 22, 2012, 20:00

Tropical cyclones usually form in the world`s tropical regions and each spins around a centre known as an eye.

Study links tropical cyclones to earthquakes

Last Updated: Friday, December 9, 2011, 10:00

US researchers said today they have found evidence that tropical cyclones in Haiti and Taiwan were followed by earthquakes.

Air pollution intensifies Arabian Sea cyclones

Last Updated: Thursday, November 3, 2011, 20:30

Raising air pollution over the Indian sub-continent could be partly blamed for a recent increase in the intensity of tropical cyclones in the Arabian Sea.