Tag: typhoon
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Philippines Calls for Evacuations as Super Typhoon Man-Yi Intensifies
The Philippines is facing an imminent threat as Super Typhoon Man-Yi intensifies, with authorities urging residents in vulnerable areas to evacuate. The typhoon, showcasing dangerous wind speeds and heavy rainfall, is expected to make landfall soon. This has prompted preemptive measures to ensure safety and minimize potential damage. France 24 is an international television network…
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Taiwan Closes Offices and Schools in Preparation for Super Typhoon Kong-rey
Taiwan has begun to shut down offices and schools in anticipation of Super Typhoon Kong-rey, expected to bring significant impacts to the region. The government has issued warnings and is taking preemptive measures to mitigate the typhoon’s effects, emphasizing public safety and infrastructure protection. France 24 is an international television network and news website owned…
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Super Typhoon Yagi Hits Vietnam: Dozens Dead, 50,000 Evacuated Across Asia
Super Typhoon Yagi, described as the most powerful storm to hit Asia in decades, has caused significant destruction and loss of life across multiple countries. Making landfall in Northern Vietnam with winds reaching up to 160 km per hour, the storm has uprooted trees, damaged buildings, and led to power outages. Prior to hitting Vietnam,…
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Typhoon Shanshan Hits Southern Japan, Prompting Mass Evacuations and Flight Cancellations
Typhoon Shanshan, reported as the strongest typhoon to hit Japan this year, has made landfall on the country’s southern Kyushu island. Authorities have evacuated over 55,000 people and grounded hundreds of flights in response. The typhoon, bringing extreme winds and potential storm surges, is expected to move northwards across Japan in the coming days. Significant…
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Japan Issues Emergency Warning as ‘Extremely Strong’ Typhoon Shanshan Approaches, Triggering Landslides and Evacuation Alerts
Japan is currently on high alert as it braces for the arrival of Typhoon Shanshan, described as “extremely strong” by officials. The typhoon threatens to bring heavy rains and strong winds, particularly to the southern main island. Preceding the typhoon, heavy rain has already triggered landslides in central Japan, resulting in three missing persons. Authorities…
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Typhoon Gaemi Causes Destruction in Taiwan, Moves Towards China; Freighter Sinks Off Taiwan’s Coast
Typhoon Gaemi, the strongest storm to hit Taiwan in a decade, has left at least two people dead and hundreds injured as it sweeps through the region. With gusts surpassing 200 km/h, the typhoon has caused significant damage, including power outages, evacuations, and the sinking of a freighter off the southern port city of Kaohsiung.…
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Taiwan Implements Nationwide Shutdown as Typhoon Gaemi Advances, Leaving Destruction in Its Wake
Taiwan has initiated widespread shutdowns in anticipation of Typhoon Gaemi, following the typhoon’s deadly passage through the Philippines which left 13 dead and caused significant flooding. The approaching storm has prompted the island to declare a “typhoon day,” leading to the closure of schools, offices, and the cancellation of domestic flights. Local media report two…
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Typhoon Gaemi Hits Taiwan as Strongest Storm in Eight Years, Prompting Evacuations and Concerns of Landslides
Taiwan is currently facing the threat of Typhoon Gaemi, anticipated to be the most potent storm to hit the island in nearly a decade. The nation has initiated evacuations, particularly in mountainous regions prone to landslides, as the typhoon has already exhibited its destructive capacity by claiming 12 lives in the Philippines. With Typhoon Gaemi…
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NHK WORLD-JAPAN Highlights Risks of Storm Surges and High Waves During Floods
NHK WORLD-JAPAN has reported on the dangers of floods, emphasizing the risks of storm surges and high waves that can accompany severe weather events. The video highlights the importance of understanding these natural phenomena, the potential damage they can cause, and the necessary precautions that should be taken to ensure safety during such occurrences. NHK…