2013 natural disaster perils News

Philippine Typhoon Haiyan Deaths Could Reach 10,000; City, Villages Ravaged

One of the most powerful storms ever recorded killed at least 10,000 people in the central Philippines, a senior police official said on Sunday, with huge waves sweeping away coastal villages and devastating one of the main cities in the …

April Brought Fewer Tornadoes But Severe Hail, Floods to U.S.: Aon

Parts of the U.S. suffered severe hail and flooding damage during April, although there were fewer tornadoes than expected. Impact Forecasting, the catastrophe model center at Aon Benfield, released its monthly Global Catastrophe Recap report, which reviews the natural disaster …