Tag: Hurricanes and typhoons
Helene's flooding swept away 11 workers at a Tennessee factory. Now the state is investigating
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Tennessee state authorities said Wednesday they are investigating the company behind a plastics factory where 11 workers were swept away...
John as a tropical storm hits Mexico's Pacific coast a 2nd time
MEXICO CITY -- Tropical Storm John made its second landfall along Mexico’s Pacific coast Friday, while in its wake authorities in the resort...
Officials warn that EVs could catch fire if inundated with saltwater from Hurricane Helene
Electric vehicles can catch fire if they are inundated by saltwater, so owners who live in the path of a major storm like...
Oversight board says it will help speed up projects to fix Puerto Rico's electric grid
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico -- A federal control board that oversees Puerto Rico’s finances announced Wednesday that it will step in to help...
Shanghai cancels hundreds of flights as Typhoon Bebinca draws near
BANGKOK -- Shanghai's airports were canceling hundreds of flights Sunday as they brace for impact from Typhoon Bebinca, which is due to make...
Private power companies in Puerto Rico are under scrutiny as officials demand fewer outages
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico -- Two private power companies came under scrutiny Wednesday while they presented plans to stabilize Puerto Rico’s crumbling electric...