Super Typhoon Saola: Hong Kong shuts down as powerful storm approaches
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Super Typhoon Saola: Hong Kong shuts down as powerful storm approaches02:18 | September 1, 2023
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Three killed, thousands evacuated as Cyclone Arnab hits eastern India01:31 | October 28, 2026
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Powerful Typhoon Champi nears Taiwan, causing flight cancellations01:28 | October 22, 2026
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Hurricane Simon batters Mexico as Florida recovers from Isaias02:02 | October 11, 2026
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Coastal residents feeling effects of Hurricane Simon as Category 4 storm sweeps in off Mexico Coast01:54 | October 11, 2026
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Vivid Aurora Borealis storm illuminates Finnish Lapland00:32 | October 11, 2026
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At least 4 dead after Hurricane Isaias makes landfall01:59 | October 10, 2026
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Hurricane Isaias hits Florida as Category 2 storm, leaving thousands without power02:14 | October 10, 2026
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Isaias becomes 1st hurricane of Atlantic hurricane season02:34 | October 8, 2026
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Hurricane Polo pummels parts of Mexico01:52 | September 29, 2026
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‘Don’t risk your life’: New York governor warns as nor’easter floods Long Island02:31 | September 27, 2026
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What a historic ‘Super El Niño’ could mean for Canada06:15 | September 27, 2026
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Coastal communities in B.C. on alert as El Niño generates storms in Pacific02:05 | September 26, 2026
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Mexico urges vigilance after Hurricane Polo reaches category 5 strength04:31 | September 23, 2026
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Cape Breton residents cut off from supplies after torrential storm causes road washouts02:09 | September 7, 2026
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Cape Breton swamped by severe floods, more rain on the way02:17 | September 6, 2026
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N.S. authorities warn of increased flooding in Cape Breton00:29 | September 6, 2026
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“Nothing is left”: Nepal’s survivors confront ruins after catastrophic floods02:46 | August 30, 2026
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Super Typhoon Saola: Hong Kong shuts down as powerful storm approaches
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September 1, 2023
Hong Kong braced for the arrival of Super Typhoon Saola on Friday as authorities raised the strong wind signal to level 8, bringing the city to an effective standstill with most businesses and schools shut down. Saola is packing winds of more than 200 kph and is moving towards the coast of eastern Guangdong, the province that encompasses Hong Kong.
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