France’s island of Réunion braces for Cyclone Belal

[ad_1] The island in the French Indian Ocean is being battered by a devastating tropical storm which has forced residents into a 36-hour lockdown. ADVERTISEMENT Residents of France’s Réunion were…

An artificial reef will help protect these islands from hurricanes

[ad_1] With warmer oceans serving as fuel, Atlantic hurricanes are now more than twice as likely as before to rapidly intensify. ADVERTISEMENT The US territory is seeking to become more…

The Bank That’s Trying to Get Ahead of the Weather

[ad_1] Supercharged storms are bad for lending. Alabama-based Regions Financial is figuring out how to get ready. [ad_2] Source link

Mexico Raises Hurricane Otis Death Toll to 39

[ad_1] MEXICO CITY—At least 39 people were killed and another 10 are reported missing after Hurricane Otis rammed into Mexico’s Pacific coast, bringing devastation to the popular beach resort of…

Hurricane Otis batters the Mexican resort city of Acapulco

[ad_1] The storm brought down power lines, damaged buildings and left almost a million people without electricity or communications. It is not yet known how many people have been injured.…

Carolina Hurricanes 25th Season Spotlights Hockey in North Carolina

[ad_1] In the 25th year of playing in the NHL in Raleigh, North Carolina, the Carolina Hurricanes season came to a disappointing end. But the season itself was not an…

Hong Kong Shares to Resume Trading in Afternoon — Update

[ad_1] Hong Kong trading will begin at 2 p.m. local time following the cancellation of a typhoon alert and a black rainstorm warning. [ad_2] Source link

Investors’ Bets on Mother Nature Are Paying Off Big

[ad_1] Thanks to turmoil in the insurance market and a repricing of risk, catastrophe bonds are earning more while covering more remote events. [ad_2] Source link

Tropical Storm Ophelia Treks Up East Coast

[ad_1] Winds and rain cause travel delays and warnings of floods and heavy rain from North Carolina to southern New England. [ad_2] Source link