Japan braces for 'violent’ Typhoon Nanmadol amid warning for thousands
2 years, 3 months ago

Japan braces for 'violent’ Typhoon Nanmadol amid warning for thousands

Hindustan Times  

The Japan Meteorological Agency on Saturday said that a "strong and violent" storm - Typhoon Nanmadol - is set to hit some parts of the country this weekend, local media reported. The agency, according to local news platform Japan Times, also said that it was ready to issue a “special warning” for parts of Kyushu. This handout photo taken and released on September 17, 2022 by the Japan Meteorological Agency shows satellite imagery shows Typhoon Nanmadol located near the southern remote islands of Japan. In 2019, Typhoon Hagibis had hit Japan's Kanto region near Tokyo and had caused power outages.

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Watch as Typhoon Shanshan makes landfall in southwestern Japan with 123mph winds
4 months, 1 week ago

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

The Independent  

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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 …

Typhoon Nanmadol damages space centre in Japan, 1.3 lakh homes still without power
2 years, 3 months ago

Typhoon Nanmadol damages space centre in Japan, 1.3 lakh homes still without power

The Hindu  

A tropical storm that dumped heavy rain as it cut across Japan moved into the Pacific Ocean on Tuesday after killing two and injuring more than 100, paralysing traffic and leaving thousands of homes without power. On Tanegashima island, south of Kyushu island, a wall was damaged at a Japan Aerospace and Exploration Agency’s space centre, the Economy and Industry …

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 Nanmadol: Japan urges millions to seek shelter
2 years, 3 months ago

Typhoon Nanmadol: Japan urges millions to seek shelter

Al Jazeera  

Japan Meteorological Agency warns of ‘a very dangerous typhoon’ that was classed at the agency’s top category of ‘violent’. Nearly two million people in Japan have been asked to seek shelter before Typhoon Nanmadol, national broadcaster NHK said, as the weather agency issued a rare “special warning” about the powerful storm, which is expected to make landfall on Sunday. On …

Japan, China and South Korea brace for impact as Typhoon Hinnamnor downs trees, cuts power and suspends factory work
2 years, 4 months ago

Japan, China and South Korea brace for impact as Typhoon Hinnamnor downs trees, cuts power and suspends factory work

ABC  

Powerful typhoon Hinnamnor has knocked down trees and cut power to hundreds of households on Okinawa's Miyako Island. Key points: Airlines in Japan have cancelled flights while some companies have been forced to shut down as Typhoon Hinnamnor approaches South Korean disaster officials have raised their alert to its highest level for the the first time in five years The …

Typhoon Hagibis: Death toll climbs, thousands stranded in cold without power
5 years, 2 months ago

Typhoon Hagibis: Death toll climbs, thousands stranded in cold without power

CNN  

CNN — The death toll from Typhoon Hagibis has risen to 74 in Japan, as thousands of residents remain without power or water and evening temperatures hover around 15 degrees Celsius, according to public broadcaster NHK. KAZUHIRO NOGI/AFP/AFP via Getty Images Although typhoons are not uncommon in Japan, Hagibis – which means “speed” in the Philippine language Tagalog – was …

Typhoon Hagibis: PM Modi offers assistance to Japan as death toll touches 30
5 years, 2 months ago

Typhoon Hagibis: PM Modi offers assistance to Japan as death toll touches 30

India TV News  

Condoling the casualties resulting from Japan Typhoon Hagibis, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday wished the country early recovery from the damage and devastation. The typhoon has claimed over 30 lives so far, to which Prime Minister Modi said Indian navy personnel who are on a scheduled visit to Japan would be happy to assist. Taking to Twitter, PM Modi …

Typhoon leaves as many as 33 dead as Japan continues rescue
5 years, 2 months ago

Typhoon leaves as many as 33 dead as Japan continues rescue

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Helicopters, boats and thousands of troops were deployed across Japan to rescue people stranded in flooded homes Sunday, as the death toll from a ferocious typhoon climbed to as high as 33. The Tokyo Fire Department said a woman in her 70s was accidentally dropped 40 meters to the ground while being transported into a rescue helicopter in …

Tokyo floods: Toll rises to 7 after Typhoon Hagibis makes landfall; storm brings heavy downpour in capital; rescue ops underway – Firstpost
5 years, 2 months ago

Tokyo floods: Toll rises to 7 after Typhoon Hagibis makes landfall; storm brings heavy downpour in capital; rescue ops underway – Firstpost

Firstpost  

Helicopters plucked people from their flooded homes on Sunday as rescue efforts went into full force in wide areas of Japan after a powerful typhoon unleashed heavy rainfall on Tokyo Tokyo: Helicopters plucked people from their flooded homes on Sunday as rescue efforts went into full force in wide areas of Japan after a powerful typhoon unleashed heavy rainfall on …

Typhoon Hagibis’ landfall brings heavy downpour in Tokyo, surrounding prefectures; two dead, three missing, 62 injured, reports local media
5 years, 2 months ago

Typhoon Hagibis’ landfall brings heavy downpour in Tokyo, surrounding prefectures; two dead, three missing, 62 injured, reports local media

Firstpost  

A heavy downpour and strong winds pounded Tokyo and surrounding areas on Saturday as a powerful typhoon forecast to be Japan’s worst in six decades made landfall and passed over Tokyo. Tokyo: A heavy downpour and strong winds pounded Tokyo and surrounding areas on Saturday as a powerful typhoon forecast to be Japan’s worst in six decades made landfall and …

Super typhoon Hagibis to hit Japan today; flights, trains cancelled
5 years, 2 months ago

Super typhoon Hagibis to hit Japan today; flights, trains cancelled

India TV News  

Super typhoon Hagibis is slated to hit the southwestern half Japan on Friday, ahead of which hundreds of trains and flights have been cancelled in the country. Japan's two largest airlines, ANA and JAL, have cancelled almost all domestic flights - around 370 - scheduled to or from the two Tokyo airports and some of the connections between Osaka and …

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