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Weather tracker: Typhoon Matmo batters southern China
About 350,000 flee homes as heavy rain and winds sweep region, while Hurricane Priscilla forms near Mexico Typhoon Matmo made landfall on the southern coast of China on Sunday afternoon, shortly after sweeping across the island province of Hainan. The powerful storm forced the evacuation of about 350,000 people, bringing torrential rain and damaging winds,…
Earthquake Batters Myanmar and Thailand; High Toll Is Feared as Buildings Topple
Earthquake in Myanmar The 7.7-magnitude earthquake near Mandalay, in a country already torn by war, was felt across Southeast Asia, and experts warned there could be tens of thousands dead. The 7.7-magnitude earthquake near Mandalay, in a country already torn by war, was felt across Southeast Asia, and experts warned there could be tens of thousands…