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Oil prices edges up as storms takes aim at Gulf of Mexico; gains capped

Oil producers had shut 58% of the Gulf's offshore oil production and 45% of natural gas production on Sunday

Oil prices edges up as storms takes aim at Gulf of Mexico; gains capped
Updated On : 24 Aug 2020 | 7:45 AM IST

As Hurricane Genevieve weaken, 2 storms pose double threat to US Gulf Coast

A second system also may hit the US western Gulf Coast after running across Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula

As Hurricane Genevieve weaken, 2 storms pose double threat to US Gulf Coast
Updated On : 22 Aug 2020 | 7:01 AM IST

Hurricane weakens after lashing Mexico's Baja, new storms form in Atlantic

Genevieve had a been a powerful Category 4 hurricane with winds of 130 mph (215 kph) on Tuesday, but weakened as it pushed past the Los Cabos region, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said

Hurricane weakens after lashing Mexico's Baja, new storms form in Atlantic
Updated On : 21 Aug 2020 | 7:03 AM IST

Weakened tropical storm Isaias lashes coronavirus-hit Florida's east coast

Don't be fooled by the downgrade, Florida Gov Ron DeSantis warned at a news conference after the storm pronounced ees-ah-EE-ahs spent hours roughing up the Bahamas

Weakened tropical storm Isaias lashes coronavirus-hit Florida's east coast
Updated On : 02 Aug 2020 | 9:11 PM IST

Virus-weary Texas braces as Hurricane Hanna arrives with winds at 145 kmph

The first hurricane of the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season made landfall at around 5 pm

Virus-weary Texas braces as Hurricane Hanna arrives with winds at 145 kmph
Updated On : 26 Jul 2020 | 7:50 AM IST

Relief efforts ramp up amid fear of 'staggering' death toll in Bahamas

Bahama leaders believe hundreds and perhaps thousands remained missing in the archipelago nation of about 400,000 people, even as the official death toll rose only to 43 as of late on Friday

Relief efforts ramp up amid fear of 'staggering' death toll in Bahamas
Updated On : 07 Sep 2019 | 9:39 PM IST

Hurricane Dorian devastates northern Bahamas; UN releases $1-mn aid

Aerial images show a major level of destruction on the ground, and the official death toll of eight is expected to rise

Hurricane Dorian devastates northern Bahamas; UN releases $1-mn aid
Updated On : 05 Sep 2019 | 10:38 AM IST

Hurricane Dorian slows in Bahamas; unlikely to hit Florida directly

By late Monday evening and early Tuesday, the storm is expected to move "dangerously close" to the Florida shoreline, the hurricane center reported

Hurricane Dorian slows in Bahamas; unlikely to hit Florida directly
Updated On : 02 Sep 2019 | 10:59 PM IST

Hurricane Dorian which hit Bahamas could cost insurers $25 billion: UBS

Authorities ordered more than a million people evacuated in Florida, South Carolina and Georgia

Hurricane Dorian which hit Bahamas could cost insurers $25 billion: UBS
Updated On : 02 Sep 2019 | 10:36 PM IST

New Orleans residents huddle at home, bars as hurricane threat looms

US President Donald Trump declared a state of emergency for Louisiana on Friday, freeing up federal disaster assistance if needed

New Orleans residents huddle at home, bars as hurricane threat looms
Updated On : 13 Jul 2019 | 3:46 PM IST

Hurricane Michael: Death toll may rise in destroyed Florida Panhandle towns

Already at least 18 deaths in four states have been blamed on the hurricane

Hurricane Michael: Death toll may rise in destroyed Florida Panhandle towns
Updated On : 15 Oct 2018 | 7:34 AM IST

'Life-threatening' Hurricane Michael may make landfall in Florida today

President Donald Trump issued an emergency declaration for the state, freeing up federal funds for relief operations and providing the assistance of the Federal Emergency Management Agency

'Life-threatening' Hurricane Michael may make landfall in Florida today
Updated On : 10 Oct 2018 | 7:16 AM IST

The high cost of preserving vulnerable beaches for tourism amid hurricanes

The US has spent some $9 billion to rebuild beaches since 1923, a Western Carolina University database shows

The high cost of preserving vulnerable beaches for tourism amid hurricanes
Updated On : 01 Oct 2018 | 9:41 AM IST

Millions in US told to flee hurricane, Haiti toll over 250

Mandatory evacuations were ordered in six coastal counties in Georgia that are home to some 520,000 people.

Millions in US told to flee hurricane, Haiti toll over 250
Updated On : 07 Oct 2016 | 8:11 AM IST

Tropical storm Orlene rapidly strengthening into hurricane

An advisory issued late Sunday says Orlene is rapidly strengthening and is expected to become a hurricane by late Monday

Tropical storm Orlene rapidly strengthening into hurricane
Updated On : 12 Sep 2016 | 11:39 AM IST

Newton becomes hurricane rushing toward Mexico resort

Torrential rains that began Saturday morning caused 33 landslides on highways in Guerrero

Newton becomes hurricane rushing toward Mexico resort
Updated On : 06 Sep 2016 | 8:37 AM IST

Gaston surges to first major hurricane of Atlantic season

The storm was not an immediate threat to land and was expected to remain at its current strength for the next 47 hours

Gaston surges to first major hurricane of Atlantic season
Updated On : 29 Aug 2016 | 8:14 AM IST