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Super typhoon Fung-wong hit the Philippines, causing at least six deaths, widespread flooding, landslides, and power outages, just days after a previous storm and amid ongoing recovery from recent disasters, highlighting escalating climate and seismic risks in vulnerable nations.
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.
A deadly typhoon, Kalmaegi, struck the Philippines, killing at least 114 people, displacing over 560,000, and causing widespread flooding and destruction, prompting a national emergency declaration and rescue efforts. The storm also raised flood risks in Vietnam and is expected to impact northern Luzon with severe weather.
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.
Tens of thousands in eastern Philippines are evacuating as Typhoon Kalmaegi approaches, bringing heavy rains and storm surges, with authorities warning of potential destruction and recalling past devastating typhoons like Haiyan.
Over 1,500 people have been displaced in Alaskan villages after the remnants of Typhoon Halong caused severe damage, including flooding and destruction of homes, with communities facing long-term recovery challenges amid the approaching winter and climate change-related storm intensification.
Japanese astronaut Kimiya Yui aboard the ISS captured images and observations of two typhoons from orbit, while also working on preparations for Japan's next cargo mission, amidst ongoing space station activities and a US government shutdown.
Typhoon Ragasa, one of the strongest storms in years, caused significant destruction across Hong Kong, southern China, Taiwan, and the Philippines, resulting in fatalities, injuries, and widespread flooding, with emergency responses underway and preparations for ongoing weather impacts.
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.
China and Hong Kong are preparing for Super Typhoon Ragasa, with schools, flights, and businesses closing, as the storm causes flooding, evacuations, and fatalities in the Philippines and Taiwan, and is forecasted to make landfall in Guangdong.
Super Typhoon Ragasa, the strongest storm of the year, hit northern Philippines with winds over 267 kph, causing evacuations and warnings across the region, including Hong Kong, Taiwan, and southern China, amid increasing storm intensity linked to climate change.
Typhoon Kajiki struck Vietnam's coastal provinces with strong winds and heavy rains, leading to evacuations, closures, and warnings of flash floods and landslides, following a recent history of severe storms impacting the region.
The world's largest wind turbine, located off the coast of Fujian Province in China, has set a new record by generating 384.1 megawatt-hours of electricity in a single day during Typhoon Haikui. The turbine's rotor diameter is 827 feet, and its hub is 479 feet high. Equipped with an intelligent system that adjusts its blades to account for high wind speeds, the turbine can continue generating power without overloading. China's ambitious renewable energy goals aim to deliver half of all new global renewable power capacity between 2022 and 2027, and it is on track to achieve its target of 1,200 gigawatts of solar and wind power by 2030.
Hong Kong and Shenzhen experienced the heaviest rain on record, causing severe flooding, two deaths, and over 100 injuries. The torrential rain was brought by Typhoon Haikui, which weakened to a tropical depression but still dumped large amounts of precipitation on already soaked areas. Hong Kong issued its highest rainstorm warning, leading to school closures, transport disruptions, and the closure of the stock exchange. Shenzhen, a major tech hub, also faced chaos with business and transport links severely affected. The extreme weather is expected to continue in Guangdong province, with heavy rain causing further disruptions.
Hong Kong experienced record-breaking rainfall, causing flash flooding that paralyzed the city, submerging metro stations and trapping drivers on roads. The heavy rain, the highest hourly rainfall since records began in 1884, caught residents by surprise just days after the strongest typhoon in five years hit the city. Schools were suspended, businesses were disrupted, and transport services were suspended. The extreme conditions are expected to continue, with widespread flooding and a high risk of landslides. Shenzhen, a neighboring city, also experienced heavy rain and broke multiple rainfall records.