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The Philippines is warning of deadly storm surges and destructive winds as Typhoon Fung-wong intensifies into a super typhoon, threatening eastern coastal areas with heavy rains, flooding, and widespread damage, following recent devastation caused by Typhoon Kalmaegi.
The Hong Kong Observatory warns of Typhoon Ragasa, which is expected to become a super typhoon with winds up to 220 km/h, bringing high winds, flooding, and storm surges similar to past severe storms like Hato and Mangkhut, with residents advised to prepare and stay indoors.
Hong Kong is preparing for the arrival of super typhoon Saola, with authorities raising the strong wind signal to No.8, resulting in the closure of businesses, schools, and the stock exchange. Saola, with winds exceeding 200 kph (125 mph), is expected to approach the coast of eastern Guangdong and could be one of the five strongest typhoons to hit the province since 1949. Hong Kong's weather observatory predicts deteriorating weather conditions as Saola skirts within 100km (60 miles) of the city, potentially leading to heavy rain, violent winds, and a rise in water levels. All flights in and out of Hong Kong have been canceled, and schools will remain closed.
Typhoon Saola has intensified into a super typhoon and is expected to hit the southern coast of Taiwan on Wednesday evening or early Thursday morning. While it is not expected to make landfall in the Philippines, eastern parts of Cagayan and Isabela provinces may experience heavy rainfall, potential flooding, and landslides. The storm has prompted the temporary suspension of sea voyages in northern parts of Quezon province. Saola is the seventh tropical cyclone to affect the Philippines this year, and it has enhanced the Southwest Monsoon, bringing monsoon rains to other parts of the country.
Super Typhoon Doksuri has regained strength as it approaches southeastern China after causing the capsize of a ferry off Manila, resulting in the death of at least 25 people. The storm has disrupted transport and business in Taiwan, with schools and businesses shut, flights and ferry lines suspended, and power outages affecting thousands of households. Doksuri is expected to make landfall in China on Friday, with three coastal cities in Fujian already taking precautionary measures. Meanwhile, heavy rains in southwestern China have prompted emergency flood control operations.
Typhoon Mawar has become the most powerful storm of 2023 globally, with peak winds surging to 175 mph and gusts nearing 210 mph, making it equivalent to a category 5 super typhoon. After passing by Guam, the typhoon is now headed towards the Philippines and Taiwan, with the state weather agency warning of the possibility of a landfall in the northern region of Luzon. The storm has caused extensive damage in Guam, with nearly all homes and businesses experiencing power outages. The intensification of the typhoon is attributed to the climate crisis, which has made hurricanes and typhoons more powerful.
Typhoon Mawar has become the most powerful storm of 2023 globally, with peak winds of 175 mph and gusts nearing 210 mph, as it heads towards the Philippines. The typhoon has surpassed the strength of any storm recorded in 2022 and is equivalent to a category 5 super typhoon. Guam has already experienced extensive damage and power outages from the storm. The Philippines is bracing for heavy winds and rains over the weekend, with a possibility of floods and landslides.
Typhoon Mawar, now a Category 5 super typhoon, has become 2023's most intense storm and one of the five most powerful typhoons on record in May. After striking Guam, the storm has resumed rapid intensification, with peak winds jumping up to 175 mph. Rising ocean temperatures spurred by human-caused climate change have made such instances of rapid intensification more frequent in recent decades. The storm is expected to approach the northern Philippines and Taiwan in a weakened state, but potential for flooding rain, damaging storm surge, and high winds exists in both countries.
Typhoon Mawar, which has "reintensified" into a category 5 super typhoon, is heading towards the Philippines after weakening as it passed over Guam. The typhoon passed through Guam yesterday which successfully weathered the storm, believed to be the strongest storm in years to hit the Western Pacific Island. The typhoon will likely bring moderate to intense rains over northern areas like Cagayan Valley and extreme northern Luzon over the weekend until Monday, according to the state weather agency.
Super Typhoon Mawar is expected to hit Guam with destructive storm surge, high winds, and flooding rain, which could be its strongest, closest strike in over 20 years. Typhoon warnings have been issued for Guam and Rota. The typhoon could hit Category 5 strength as it nears Guam. The storm could pose a threat to other parts of the western Pacific Basin after striking Guam. The potential impacts include life-threatening storm surge, destructive winds, and heavy rainfall.