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Jangmi Brings Heavy Rain Across Japan From Kyushu to Kanto
weather2 days ago

Jangmi Brings Heavy Rain Across Japan From Kyushu to Kanto

Typhoon Jangmi is forecast to bring heavy rain to western and eastern Japan along the Pacific coast through Wednesday, with warnings of violent winds, storm surges, landslides and flooding. Some areas could see 200–300 mm of rain; airlines have begun canceling flights to Okinawa, and rainfall is expected to accumulate from Monday to Wednesday—with about 100 mm forecast for Okinawa and Amami through Monday, rising to roughly 300 mm in Okinawa, Amami and southern Kyushu by Tuesday, and 200–300 mm in Shikoku and Kansai by Wednesday. The system, the sixth typhoon of the season, was moving north of Okinawa at 20 km/h, with a central pressure of 975 hPa and gusts up to 162 kph.

via Japan Today|
#flight-cancellations#japan#rainfall
Sinlaku Looms Over Guam and Saipan as Pacific Super Typhoon Approaches
world1 month ago

Sinlaku Looms Over Guam and Saipan as Pacific Super Typhoon Approaches

A super typhoon named Sinlaku is barreling toward Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands, bringing sustained winds near 173 mph and heavy rain that could cause flooding and long-lasting power outages. It is expected to pass near Saipan, Tinian and Rota as a Category 4–5 storm, prompting emergency declarations and FEMA-coordinated relief efforts, with roughly 50,000 residents on the islands and about 170,000 on Guam advised to prepare or shelter in place.

via PBS|
#fema#guam#northern-mariana-islands
Sinlaku bears down on U.S. Pacific outposts as emergency aid mobilizes
world1 month ago

Sinlaku bears down on U.S. Pacific outposts as emergency aid mobilizes

Super Typhoon Sinlaku is bearing down on remote U.S. Pacific territories such as Saipan and Guam, bringing heavy rain and strong winds as authorities brace for a direct hit. President Trump approved emergency declarations for Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands, and FEMA, along with EPA, DOT and the Army Corps of Engineers, is deploying nearly 100 staff to support emergency response and relief, with locals warned of long outages and port disruptions in the storm’s aftermath.

via AP News|
#fema#guam#pacific-islands
Pacific typhoon Sinlaku nears U.S. islands with ferocious winds
world1 month ago

Pacific typhoon Sinlaku nears U.S. islands with ferocious winds

Super Typhoon Sinlaku intensified to 180 mph sustained winds (gusts to 220 mph), making it the strongest storm on Earth in 2026, as it bears down on the U.S.-held Northern Mariana Islands of Saipan, Rota and Tinian. Forecasters expect the eyewall to hit late Monday into Tuesday, with Guam under a tropical storm warning and flight cancellations continuing. The system could span about 400 miles, bringing 15–20 inches of rain on Guam and Rota (8–15 inches on Tinian/Saipan), plus dangerous surf, flash flooding and potential landslides; shelters opened and residents were urged to prepare for potentially catastrophic damage.

via Yahoo|
#rota#saipan#sinlaku
Super Typhoon Fung-wong Causes 2 Deaths and Displaces Over a Million in the Philippines
world6 months ago

Super Typhoon Fung-wong Causes 2 Deaths and Displaces Over a Million in the Philippines

Super typhoon Fung-wong struck the Philippines, causing at least two deaths, displacing over 1.4 million people, and inflicting widespread damage through flooding, landslides, and strong winds, amid increasing storm intensity linked to climate change. The storm has been downgraded but continues to pose risks as it moves north toward Taiwan, with ongoing rescue and assessment efforts underway.

via The Guardian|
#climate-crisis#disaster#fung-wong
Vietnam Flood Death Toll Rises to 37 Amid Typhoon Threat
world7 months ago

Vietnam Flood Death Toll Rises to 37 Amid Typhoon Threat

Rescuers in central Vietnam are racing to reach flood-affected areas after heavy rains and landslides caused at least 37 deaths, with ongoing threats from Typhoon Kalmaegi expected to worsen conditions. The government is providing aid and working to restore infrastructure amid continued heavy rainfall and rising river levels. Vietnam faces frequent flooding exacerbated by climate change, with recent storms causing significant damage and loss of life.

via AP News|
#disaster#floods#rescue
Super Typhoon Ragasa Hits China and Hong Kong After Killing 17 in Taiwan and the Philippines
world8 months ago

Super Typhoon Ragasa Hits China and Hong Kong After Killing 17 in Taiwan and the Philippines

Typhoon Ragasa, which caused 14 deaths and missing persons in Taiwan, is now impacting southern China, including Hong Kong and Shenzhen, bringing hurricane-force winds, heavy rain, and storm surges, prompting evacuations and high alert levels in densely populated areas. Despite advanced infrastructure, the region faces significant weather-related challenges this stormy year.

via CNN|
#china#disaster#hong-kong