Bank of Japan: Support reconstruction

Bank of Japan Gov. Masaaki Shirakawa sounded optimistic about the domestic economy in the short-term Tuesday, but showed concern over the long-term outlook due to potential electricity shortages.
"Downside risks to the economy in the near-term immediately after the earthquake have almost completely been resolved, but I acknowledge that there are various risks at home and abroad," Shirakawa said at a press conference after wrapping up a two-day policy board meeting.
Shirakawa said he is "strongly concerned" that an electricity supply shortage in the long-term could make Japanese firms shift their production sites overseas.

Consulate General of China in Australia, Queensland, a tropical storm warning issued

Consulate General of China in Australia, Queensland, a tropical storm warning issued

February 1, China's Consulate General in Brisbane issued a tropical storm warning Cyclone Yasi Tip: According to the Australian Bureau of Meteorology's weather warning tropical storm off northeast Australia IELTS (Cyclone Yasi) is being strengthened, and 40 km / h close to the speed of Queensland. According to Australian Bureau of Meteorology forecasts, damaging winds are expected to be attacks on the morning of February 2 to the north, Cape Melville, south to Yeppoon's coastal and island areas, 2 afternoon and evening may spread to inland areas west of Richmond, along the coast also will set off waves may exceed 4 meters. Famous scenic spots in Queensland Cairns, Townsville, Mackay and the Whitsunday Islands are all in areas likely to be affected.

Consulate General of China in Brisbane, Australia and the Northeast would like to recent tropical storm warning IELTS Tips are as follows:
First, the affected areas in the Chinese citizens to pay close attention to Tropical Storm (Information can listen to the radio or directly contact the local government), pay attention to personal and property safety, make living supplies reserves, after receiving official notification of withdrawal as Avoid going out.
Second, the tropical storm Cyclone Yasi precautions and safety recommendations, please visit the Queensland disaster Disposal Services Web site (URL: www.disaster.qld.gov.au). In case of emergency, please call the emergency assistance call 132 500 or Australia Police, Australian police 24-hour emergency call: 000.

Third, please come to Queensland to be in the near future Chinese tourists pay attention to track the weather situation in Queensland, reasonable travel arrangements, try to avoid travel to affected areas of tropical storm Cyclone Yasi.

For help Chinese citizens in Queensland, please contact the Consulate General of China in Brisbane consular protection and assistance 24 hours a day Tel: 0406318178.

Queensland areCyclone Yasi approaches

Authorities begin forced evacuations in north Queensland areCyclone Yasi approaches -

 

Evacuations begin as tropicalcyclone Yasi approaches the north Queensland coast -TheAustralian

Suncorp: Reinsurance Will Protect Against Potential Cyclone Yasi

Suncorp: Reinsurance Will Protect Against Potential Cyclone Yasi

Suncorp Group Ltd. (SUN.AU) said it is protected against any Cyclone Yasi-related damage in Queensland state should it become a full cyclone, a spokesman for the insurer said Tuesday.
"We've already taken out additional reinsurance cover and that's turned out to be a prudent move," a spokesman for the regional bank and insurer said. "That's going to provide the protections from any further impacts such as Cyclone Yasi if it becomes a full cyclone."
The insurer, which has a large exposure to Queensland, has already said its reinsurance policy would limit the costs associated with the recent storms and flooding in Brisbane to between A$70 million and A$90 million. As for the flooding and other natural disasters, Suncorp said pretax costs will be between A$130 million and A$150 million.
The group also said its aggregate reinsurance coverage and property catastrophe program would limit the financial impact of any other natural disasters.

There are 2 active SW Pacific systems as of 31 Jan, 10:31 GMT

There Cyclone Yasi are 2 active SW Pacific systems as of 31 Jan, 10:31 GMT

Cyclone Yasi			Current Data				24-hr Ahead Projections
			31 Jan, 2011 10:31 GMT				1 Feb, 2011 10:31 GMT
System	Basin		Lat	Long	Wind	Cat	Lat	Long	Wind	Cat
ANTHONY	SW Pacific		20.0 S	148.1 E	40 kts	TS	DISSIPATED
YASI	SW Pacific		13.6 S	164.4 E	65 kts	1	14.6 S	157.5 E	95 kts	2

Australia Cyclone Yasi

Current Satellite Images Region Image Type Atlantic IR Visible Atlantic WV IR En NE Pacific IR Visible NW Pacific IR WV Indian Ocean IR Visible W Australia IR WV E Australia IR WV SW Pacific IR WV

Tropical Cyclone Windspeed Scale Strength Category 1 Minute Maximum Sustained Winds knots mph km/h Tropical Depression TD <34 <39 <63 Tropical Storm TS 34-63 39-73 63-118 Tropical Cyclone Cat 1 64-82 74-95 119-153 Tropical Cyclone Cat 2 83-95 96-110 154-177 Intense Tropical Cyclone Cat 3 96-113 111-130 178-210 Very Intense TC Cat 4 114-135 131-155 211-250 Very Intense TC Cat 5 >135 >155 >250

Cyclone Yasi