Russia-backed leader of Kherson, one of four Ukrainian regions illegally annexed by Moscow last month, asked the Kremlin to organise an evacuation from four cities in the region Russia-backed leader of Kherson, one of four Ukrainian regions illegally annexed by Moscow last month, asked the Kremlin to organise an evacuation from four cities in the … Read more
The Russian-installed head of the occupied Ukrainian region of Kherson has appealed to Moscow for help in evacuating residents, signalling that Kyiv’s counteroffensive in the area may be picking up steam. Ukrainian forces have pushed on the southern frontline in recent weeks, recapturing swaths of Kherson, a region Moscow has occupied since March and that … Read more
Dramatic video emerged on Wednesday as Hurricane Ian pummeled Fort Myers in Florida. “When the storm came ashore on September 28, it decimated neighborhoods with Category 4 winds and brought a destructive storm surge that submerged city blocks in Lee County,” the Miami New Times reported Wednesday. “According to Lee County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Anita … Read more
Residents of Florida’s Gulf Coast on Tuesday boarded up homes, packed up their vehicles and headed for higher ground as Hurricane Ian drew near, threatening to bring a deadly storm surge and more than a foot of rain to some areas. Ian churned across the southeastern edge of the Gulf of Mexico headed for Florida … Read more
Japan’s southern island of Kyushu has been hit by a typhoon that brought powerful winds and torrential rain, prompting authorities to recommend the evacuation of millions of people from their homes. Typhoon Nanmadol made landfall near the city of Kagoshima on Sunday. Large parts of the island spent the day under the government’s highest level … Read more
A total of 31 residents were evacuated from the Peach Tree Village assisted living facility in Brandon following excessive flooding, according to Mayor Butch Lee. “Everybody’s safe,” John Bilbro told CNN affiliate WAPT during a live interview outside the facility. “We can replace the stuff, but the people are out, so that’s a good thing,” … Read more