Hurricane Irma makes landfall in Cuba as Category 5
Jose, expected to reach the northeastern Caribbean on Saturday, was an extremely dangerous storm nearing Category 5 status, with winds of up to 155 mph (250 kph), the NHC said on Friday.
Sep 09, 2017, 09:43 AM ISTHurricane Irma kills eight on Saint Martin as it pounds Caribbean
At least half of Puerto Rico`s homes and businesses were without power, according to Twitter posts and a message posted by an island utility executive.
Sep 07, 2017, 13:53 PM ISTDonald Trump hugs Harvey's victims in test of presidential mien
In a widely watched test of his presidential mien, Trump comforted victims and thanked volunteers and first responders after being criticized earlier in the week for not showing sufficient empathy to Texas residents during catastrophic flooding.
Sep 03, 2017, 16:19 PM ISTHarvey's floods hang on in Texas, complicating rescue efforts
The storm has displaced more than 1 million people with 44 feared dead from flooding that paralyzed Houston, swelled river levels to record highs and knocked out the drinking water supply in Beaumont, Texas, a city of about 120,000 people.
Sep 01, 2017, 20:28 PM ISTHarvey makes 2nd landfall near Louisiana-Texas border; 30 dead
Harvey made its second landfall just west of the town of Cameron, the National Hurricane Center said, with "flooding rains" drenching parts of southeastern Texas and neighbouring southwestern Louisiana.
Aug 30, 2017, 23:41 PM ISTIndian-American helps with life-saving medication during hurricane harvey
Harish Katharani, founder and CEO of Southside Group of Companies, explained Impavido - only oral treatment drug used for critically ill patients with Leishmaniasis - costs about USD 49,000 and hence is not readily stocked by pharmacies.
Aug 29, 2017, 11:02 AM ISTHouston devastated by deadly flooding from Harvey, more rain ahead
Total precipitation could reach 50 inches in some coastal areas of Texas by the end of the week, or the average rainfall for an entire year.
Aug 28, 2017, 10:15 AM ISTHouston residents flee Harvey floodwaters for safety at convention center
The sprawling convention center in central Houston is among almost three dozen Red Cross shelters in Texas prepared to house up to 28,000 people driven from their homes by the state`s most powerful hurricane in more than 50 years.
Aug 28, 2017, 10:04 AM ISTAn unlikely hurricane hero takes over chaotic Texas storm shelter
The truth was that no one - at least, officially - had been running the shelter at Live Oak Elementary school. The city of Rockport, a coastal community about 30 miles northeast of Corpus Christi, had opened it before the storm hit Friday.
Aug 28, 2017, 09:51 AM ISTStorm Harvey threatens Texas with 'catastrophic' floods, one dead
Harvey slammed into Texas, the heart of the US oil and gas industry, late Friday as a Category 4 hurricane with winds of 130 miles per hour, making it the strongest storm to strike the state since 1961.
Aug 27, 2017, 09:35 AM ISTHurricane Harvey may add to debt woes of US flood insurance program
The only source of flood insurance for most Americans, it will be in place for homeowners and businesses in Harvey`s path along the central Texas coast.
Aug 26, 2017, 23:16 PM IST
Hurricane Franklin makes landfall on coast of Mexico
Hurricane Franklin has made landfall on the coast of Mexico.
Aug 10, 2017, 14:07 PM ISTFrantic moment when Royal Caribbean Cruise is hit by 30-foot waves - Watch
A video has emerged from aboard a storm-whipped cruise ship, sending chills down the spine.
May 09, 2017, 19:36 PM ISTNASA to launch its CYGNSS hurricane detection mission today
As per NASA, the US space agency managers have given a 'Go' for the next apptempt to launch the CYGNSS spacecraft scheduled for Thursday at 8:26 a.m. EST from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station.
Dec 15, 2016, 08:45 AM ISTCosta Rica mourns 10 hurricane deaths
The death toll rose to 10 after the identification on Sunday of another body. An unspecified number of people remain missing.
Nov 29, 2016, 00:16 AM ISTHurricane kills 9 in Costa Rica
In neighboring Nicaragua, officials reported no casualties but dozens of homes were damaged in low-lying areas.
Nov 26, 2016, 01:40 AM ISTHurricane, earthquake hit Central America
Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega declared a national emergency to handle both potential disasters.
Deadly hurricane hits Nicaragua, Costa Rica
The hurricane came ashore near San Juan de Nicaragua, also known as Greytown, south of the city of Bluefields and close to the Costa Rican border, Walter Fonseca.
Nov 25, 2016, 00:19 AM ISTWatch: Reports on strong tropical cyclone 'Hurricane Matthew' causing havoc in US
Reports of the catastrophe caused by hurricane 'Matthew' in America. Watch this special segment and get to know more.
Oct 09, 2016, 00:24 AM ISTHurricane damage forces Haiti to delay voting yet again
The Haitian authorities have postponed presidential and legislative elections originally set for Sunday because of the havoc caused by Hurricane Matthew, election officials said Wednesday.
Oct 06, 2016, 08:04 AM IST