Violent typhoon Haishen barrels towards Japan; officials issue evacuation advisories, shut transport
4 years, 3 months ago

Violent typhoon Haishen barrels towards Japan; officials issue evacuation advisories, shut transport

Firstpost  

The storm, with winds of up to 290 kilometres per hour, is expected to reach Kyushu late Sunday or early Monday An extremely powerful typhoon was barrelling towards southwestern Japan on Saturday as authorities issued evacuation advisories to thousands of residents, warning of unprecedented violent winds, heavy rain and high waves. Haishen churned near Okinawa in southern Japan on Saturday afternoon and was expected to approach Kyushu late Sunday or early Monday, the meteorological agency said. The storm is expected to affect Japan from late Saturday, with winds of up to 290 kilometres per hour, making it a “violent” storm — the top level on the country’s classification scale. “There is a danger of record winds, heavy rain, high waves and storm surge,” Yoshihisa Nakamoto, an agency officer, told a news conference, calling for early evacuation and “maximum caution.” Yuhei Takamura, a government official, told the conference: “A disaster will occur.

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School and work are suspended in parts of southern China as Typhoon Yagi edges closer
3 months, 2 weeks ago

School and work are suspended in parts of southern China as Typhoon Yagi edges closer

The Hindu  

School and work were suspended Thursday in parts of southern China as Typhoon Yagi closed in on an island province with the potential to be the most powerful storm to hit the area in a decade. The Hong Kong Observatory said the typhoon, with maximum sustained winds of 210 kilometers per hour, would skirt around 300 kilometers southwest of the …

Storm slowly heads toward Japan's capital, leaving mudslides and broken bridges in its path
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Storm slowly heads toward Japan's capital, leaving mudslides and broken bridges in its path

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Tropical Storm Shanshan slowly made …

Watch as Typhoon Shanshan makes landfall in southwestern Japan with 123mph winds
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Watch as Typhoon Shanshan makes landfall in southwestern Japan with 123mph winds

The Independent  

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Storm Shanshan brings heavy rain to Tokyo after widespread flooding and travel chaos across southern Japan
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Storm Shanshan brings heavy rain to Tokyo after widespread flooding and travel chaos across southern Japan

The Independent  

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Millions told to evacuate as Typhoon Shanshan tears through southwestern Japan with 200kmph winds
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Millions told to evacuate as Typhoon Shanshan tears through southwestern Japan with 200kmph winds

The Independent  

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Typhoon causes transport cancellations in Japan
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Typhoon causes transport cancellations in Japan

China Daily  

A passerby holding an umbrella walks in heavy rains caused by Typhoon Shanshan in Kagoshima, southwestern Japan August 29, 2024, in this photo taken by Kyodo. Kyodo/via REUTERS Typhoon Shanshan struck Japan’s southwestern main island of Kyushu on Thursday morning, bringing heavy rain and powerful winds, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. The agency issued a rare special typhoon warning …

Typhoon causes transport cancellations in Japan
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Typhoon causes transport cancellations in Japan

China Daily  

A passerby holding an umbrella walks in heavy rains caused by Typhoon Shanshan in Kagoshima, southwestern Japan August 29, 2024, in this photo taken by Kyodo. Kyodo/via REUTERS Typhoon Shanshan struck Japan’s southwestern main island of Kyushu on Thursday morning, bringing heavy rain and powerful winds, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. The agency issued a rare special typhoon warning …

Flights cancelled and factories closed as Typhoon Shanshan approaches Japan
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Flights cancelled and factories closed as Typhoon Shanshan approaches Japan

The Independent  

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Typhoon Shanshan begins dumping rain on parts of Japan, leaving 1 dead and several injured
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Typhoon Shanshan begins dumping rain on parts of Japan, leaving 1 dead and several injured

Associated Press  

TOKYO — A typhoon moving at a bicycle speed began dumping rain on parts of Japan Wednesday, leaving one person dead and several injured as weather officials issued the highest-level warnings in the country’s south, expected to be the most hard-hit. The Japan Meteorological Agency says Typhoon Shanshan is set to reach southern Kyushu and possibly make landfall Thursday where …

Typhoon Shanshan threatens heavy rain and traffic disruption in southwestern Japan
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Typhoon Shanshan threatens heavy rain and traffic disruption in southwestern Japan

Associated Press  

TOKYO — A powerful typhoon was approaching Japan’s southwestern islands Tuesday, with weather officials cautioning residents about heavy rain and violent winds expected in the region over the coming days. The Japan Meteorological Agency said Typhoon Shanshan was about 130 kilometers east of the southern island of Amami on Tuesday morning as it slowly headed north toward Kyushu while packing …

Japan travel update: Bullet trains and flights resume service after Typhoon Ampil passes, Tokyo beaches remain closed
4 months, 1 week ago

Japan travel update: Bullet trains and flights resume service after Typhoon Ampil passes, Tokyo beaches remain closed

Hindustan Times  

A powerful typhoon that slammed the Tokyo area with heavy rains and brought mudslide warnings in northern Japan headed eastward out into the Pacific Ocean away from the coast Saturday. Japan travel update: Bullet trains and flights resume service after Typhoon Ampil passes, Tokyo beaches remain closed There were no reports of major damage. Typhoon Ampil was moving away from …

Evacuation ordered, power out, flights and trains canceled as typhoon approaches Japan
4 months, 1 week ago

Evacuation ordered, power out, flights and trains canceled as typhoon approaches Japan

LA Times  

A man in Tokyo struggles with his umbrella as wind begins from Typhoon Ampil on Friday. Flights and train travel in the Tokyo area were canceled as warnings were issued for strong winds and heavy rainfall from Typhoon Ampil, expected to reach waters near Tokyo in the evening and then continue north, bringing stormy conditions to the northern Kanto and …

Thousands without power after Typhoon Haikui batters Taiwan
1 year, 3 months ago

Thousands without power after Typhoon Haikui batters Taiwan

The Hindu  

Taiwan worked to restore power to more than 40,000 households after Typhoon Haikui barrelled into the east and south of the island, as cities and counties in the affected areas closed schools and businesses and domestic airlines cancelled flights. Haikui made landfall in the mountainous and sparsely populated far southeast of Taiwan on Sunday afternoon, the first typhoon to directly …

Thousands evacuated as Typhoon Haikui brings 100mph winds to Taiwan
1 year, 3 months ago

Thousands evacuated as Typhoon Haikui brings 100mph winds to Taiwan

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Thousands of people have been evacuated and several villages have been left without power as …

Mass evacuations and flight cancellations as Taiwan braces for Typhoon Haikui
1 year, 3 months ago

Mass evacuations and flight cancellations as Taiwan braces for Typhoon Haikui

Live Mint  

As Typhoon Haikui approached Taiwan, the country took precautionary measures, including the cancellation of domestic flights and the evacuation of nearly 3,000 individuals. Haikui is predicted to hit the remote and thinly populated southeastern part of Taiwan, characterized by mountainous terrain, during late Sunday afternoon. Compared to Typhoon Saola, which struck Hong Kong and the southern Chinese province of Guangdong …

Tropical storm hits Japan's Okinawa islands again, unleashing torrential rain
1 year, 4 months ago

Tropical storm hits Japan's Okinawa islands again, unleashing torrential rain

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A meandering storm was headed …

Typhoon Nanmadol lashes Japan with extreme rainfall and high winds
2 years, 3 months ago

Typhoon Nanmadol lashes Japan with extreme rainfall and high winds

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Millions were forced to take refuge as Typhoon Nanmadol made landfall in Japan bringing high …

Evacuation warnings after Typhoon Nanmadol makes landfall in Japan
2 years, 3 months ago

Evacuation warnings after Typhoon Nanmadol makes landfall in Japan

The Hindu  

Millions of people in Japan were under evacuation warnings on Monday as Typhoon Nanmadol brought strong winds and heavy rain to the southwest of the country after making landfall overnight. "Even a tiny amount of additional rainfall could cause the water level to increase, so please remain vigilant about flooding and landslides," Yoshiyuki Toyoguchi from the land ministry told reporters. …

Typhoon floods parts of Japan, wipes out power, some 60 hurt
2 years, 3 months ago

Typhoon floods parts of Japan, wipes out power, some 60 hurt

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A powerful typhoon slammed southwestern …

Typhoon Nanmadol disrupts transportation across Japan, millions told to evacuate
2 years, 3 months ago

Typhoon Nanmadol disrupts transportation across Japan, millions told to evacuate

Firstpost  

About two million people in southwestern Japan have been ordered to evacuate ahead of a powerful typhoon forecast to hit the region on Sunday Taiwan: Powerful typhoon Nanmadol approaching southwestern Japan is disrupting transportation services across wide areas of the country. Weather officials have issued an emergency warning for violent winds, high waves and storm surges for Kagoshima Prefecture in …

Japan urges residents to evacuate as Typhoon Nanmadol approaches
2 years, 3 months ago

Japan urges residents to evacuate as Typhoon Nanmadol approaches

Firstpost  

According to the authorities, Typhoon Nanmadol has the potential to be the most destructive tropical storm to strike Japan in decades Fukuoka: Thousands of people were in shelters in southwestern Japan on Sunday as powerful Typhoon Nanmadol churned towards the region, prompting authorities to urge nearly three million residents to evacuate. The Japan Meteorological Agency has issued a rare “special …

Millions in Japan told to evacuate from Typhoon Nanmadol
2 years, 3 months ago

Millions in Japan told to evacuate from Typhoon Nanmadol

Al Jazeera  

Authorities warn of ‘unprecedented’ waves and winds from Typhoon Nanmadol, urge four million people on Kyushu island to evacuate. Typhoon Nanmadol made landfall on Japan’s southwestern coast as authorities urged millions to seek shelter from the powerful storm’s rain and wind. “The eye of Typhoon Nanmadol” hit near Kagoshima city around 7pm on Sunday, the Japan Meteorological Agency said in …

Japan urges evacuations as Typhoon Nanmadol approaches
2 years, 3 months ago

Japan urges evacuations as Typhoon Nanmadol approaches

The Hindu  

The Japan Meteorological Agency urged residents to evacuate parts of the southern island of Kyushu on Saturday, ahead of a large and powerful typhoon expected to bring up to half a metre of rain when it makes landfall on Sunday. Japan's weather agency said it may issue a "special warning" for Kagoshima prefecture and other parts of Kyushu, Japan's southernmost …

Typhoon Muifa approaches southern islands of Japan, 'strong waves and winds' expected
2 years, 3 months ago

Typhoon Muifa approaches southern islands of Japan, 'strong waves and winds' expected

Firstpost  

According to Japan Meteorological Agency, Muifa is expected to maintain its strength and hit Ishigaki island on Monday before heading north towards Shanghai and its surrounding areas Tokyo: Typhoon Muifa approached Japan’s southern islands on Sunday, prompting officials to issue a warning for locals to seek shelter from the “violent waves and winds” before it made landfall. According to Japan …

Typhoon Haishen hammers southern Japan with high winds and power outages
4 years, 3 months ago

Typhoon Haishen hammers southern Japan with high winds and power outages

Live Mint  

Typhoon Haishen battered Japan's southern mainland with powerful winds and drenching rain, cutting power to tens of thousands of homes and prompting authorities to call for some 1.8 million people to evacuate. "This typhoon is headed toward and may potentially make landfall in Kyushu, bringing record rains, winds, waves and high tides," Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said at a meeting …

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