About High Ground
The stories in High Ground are set in ordinary places, in the streets and suburbs and dancehalls of Dublin, the small towns and fields of the midlands, the big houses of the beleaguered Anglo-Irish in . . .
A change in the weather - is there snow on the way? - BBC Weather
... But while snow is expected over High Ground in the Highlands, at lower levels further south it looks unlikely to be cold enough for much in the way of wintry weather...
UK weather: Severe warnings issued ahead of Storm Ciarán - BBC Weather
... There are severe weather warnings in force for southern England, parts of Wales, north-east England and Northern Ireland suggesting widely 20-40mm (1-2in) of rainfall with 40-60mm (2-3in) possible over High Ground...
NI Weather: Police warn public not to travel amid amber rain alert
... " He said that, with the weather warnings for more rain, if farmers have sheep in fields they should get them to shelter or High Ground...
Storm Babet: Yellow weather warning for rain issued in NI
... The main focus of the warning is on counties Antrim and Down, where the heaviest rain is most likely over High Ground...
Yellow warning for more heavy rain in flood-hit areas
... It is expected that 15-25mm of rainfall will fall within the warning zone, with 40-50mm possible on High Ground...
UK weather: Storm Betty brings more August wind and rain
... The strongest wind (66mph) was recorded on High Ground at Capel Curing in north-west Wales, while Aberdaron in the same region and Pembrey Sands in south Wales also saw speeds around the 60mph mark...
Israel's Jenin operation reignites Palestinian anger
... In sporadic bursts, gunfire and explosions echo in the refugee camp, which is on High Ground above the town centre...
Cyclone Mocha: Major evacuations as cyclone threatens Bangladesh
... The streets emptied out as people took shelter, with many seeking to find safety in cyclone shelters on High Ground...
Cyclone Mocha: Major evacuations as cyclone threatens Bangladesh
By Rajini Vaidyanathan Bbc News , Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh
Around half A Million people are being evacuated to safer areas in south east Bangladesh, ahead of a cyclone that could be Extremely Dangerous .
Cyclone Mocha is predicted to make landfall on Sunday, with 170kph winds and storm surges of up to 12 feet.
There are concerns The Cyclone could impact The World 's largest refugee camp, Cox's Bazar, where close to A Million people live in makeshift homes.
Rains are already falling on The Camp and red warning flags have been raised.
Cyclone Mocha could be The Most powerful cyclone seen in Bangladesh in nearly two decades.
As The Weather system heads towards the Bangladesh-Myanmar coast, nearby airports have been shut, fishermen have been told to suspend their work, and 1,500 shelters have been Set Up , as The Process of moving people from vulnerable areas begins.
Officials in Cox's Bazar said 1,000 people had already been evacuated from one area, with plans to move a further 8,000 people from A Ward near The Beach if The Situation worsens.
" We Are ready to face any Hazards . . we don't want to lose a single life, " Vibhushan Kanti Das, additional deputy commissioner at Cox's Bazar told The Bbc .
Tourists staying in beach side hotels will be safe, so emergency workers will move locals like fishermen and families who live in more vulnerable homes, the official said.
In Sittwe City, the capital of Rakkhine state, The Rain started on Friday Night . The Streets emptied out as people took shelter, with many seeking to find safety in cyclone shelters on High Ground . There are almost no lifejackets to be found, and The Remaining stock is being sold at a higher price. Gas stations also closed on Saturday, Making It difficult for people to drive out of The City .
Close to A Million Rohingyas refugees remain At Risk , living in flimsy bamboo shelters with tarpaulin covers. The UN says it's doing what it can to protect these areas.
Bangladesh's government doesn't allow refugees to leave their camps, so many say they're frightened and unsure of what will happen if their shelters are hit by The Storm .
Forecasters expect The Cyclone to bring a deluge of rain, which can trigger landslides - a Serious Danger for those who reside in hillside camps, where landslips are a regular phenomenon.
Related TopicsSource of news: bbc.com