Japan

Tropical Storm Bebinca

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.

Typhoon Shanshan

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

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.

Tsunami in Japan

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.