Storm Surges

тайфун Пепито

The fifth typhoon in three weeks is heading towards the Philippines! Typhoon Pepito.

Typhoon Pepito has strengthened to a Category 3 hurricane, becoming the fifth major tropical cyclone to hit the Philippines in the past three weeks. According to PAGASA (Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Service), wind speeds at the typhoon’s epicenter reached 185 km/h (51 m/s) with gusts up to 220 km/h (61 m/s)

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Kong-rey

Typhoon Kong-rey Intensifies: A Threat to Taiwan and the Philippines

As Typhoon “Kong-rey” approaches Taiwan, it is rapidly intensifying and raising significant concerns among meteorologists and residents in the region. Currently located approximately 1,040 kilometers southeast of Taipei, Taiwan, Kong-rey has sustained winds reaching 148 km/h (92 mph) and is moving west-northwest at 13 km/h (8 mph). The forecast suggests a potential landfall on Taiwan’s southeastern coast within the next 48 to 60 hours, with the possibility of a westward shift that could lead to a direct hit on the Batanes Islands in the Philippines.

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Hurricane Helene

Catastrophic Floods Ravage Asheville and Surrounding Areas in the Wake of Hurricane Helene

In a devastating display of nature’s raw power, the remnants of Hurricane Helene have left a trail of destruction across the southeastern United States, with the city of Asheville, North Carolina, bearing the brunt of the storm’s wrath. As of Monday, September 30, 2024, the death toll has surpassed 120, with over 700 people still unaccounted for, making this one of the most catastrophic weather events to hit the region in recent memory.

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