Tropical Storm Pulasan Brings Varied Impacts to Okinawa, Japan and Sets its Sights on Shanghai, China
Tropical Storm “Pulasan” made its way across Okinawa, Japan, on Wednesday night, September 18, 2024, leaving behind a trail of varied impacts.
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Tropical Storm Bebinca Heads Towards Shanghai, China
Tropical Storm “Bebinca,” the 13th named storm of the 2024 Pacific typhoon season, formed on September 13, 2024, as it passed near Guam. The system is forecast to continue moving towards Japan, cross the Ryukyu Islands today, and make landfall in the coastal area around Shanghai, China on Monday morning (local time), September 16.
Devastating Typhoon Shanshan Strikes Japan, Forcing Millions to Evacuate
In a dramatic turn of events, Typhoon “Shanshan” made landfall in southwestern Japan on Thursday, August 29, 2024, unleashing a powerful onslaught of destruction. The storm, with wind gusts reaching 198 km/h (123 mph), triggered severe flooding, landslides, and widespread power outages, prompting the evacuation of millions of residents in the affected regions.
Typhoon Shanshan Slows Down as It Nears Japan, Landfall Expected in Kyushu on August 29
As Typhoon “Shanshan” approached the Japanese archipelago on August 26, 2024, the system has slowed down in its progression. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), the typhoon is projected to approach western Japan and the Amami region from Tuesday, August 27, through Wednesday, August 28, bringing strong winds and heavy rainfall, particularly along the Pacific coast.
Extreme Rainfall Cripples Tokyo
In a startling display of nature’s raw power, the city of Tokyo, Japan, was recently struck by a torrential downpour that left the metropolis reeling. On August 23rd, 2024, a staggering 100 millimeters (3.9 inches) of rain fell within a single hour, causing widespread flooding and chaos throughout the Japanese capital.