A tropical cyclone is a rotating storm system that forms over warm ocean waters in tropical regions. It features a low-pressure center, strong winds, heavy rain, and thunderstorms. Depending on location and strength, it’s called a hurricane, typhoon, or cyclone. Tropical cyclones can cause flooding, storm surges, and wind damage, especially when they make landfall.
Hong Kong, July 24, 2024: While Hong Kong remains under the influence of Tropical Cyclone Prapiroon, another weather system is brewing in the region. Tropical Storm Gaemi has intensified into a typhoon and is heading towards Taiwan.
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Extreme weather events are gripping our planet, bringing about a series of natural disasters that underscore the escalating climate crisis.
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Overnight rescues saved more than 300 people from floodwaters in northeast Australia on Monday, December 18.
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