Source: The Associated Press, October 23, 2017 TOKYO – A powerful typhoon caused flooding and landslides along the Pacific coast of Japan, killing at least two people before heading out to sea Monday. Typhoon Lan made landfall in central Japan around 3 a.m. Monday and swept across Tokyo before heading out to sea several hours… Continue reading Typhoon Lan sweeps across Japan, killing 2
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Massive Typhoon Megi hits eastern China, Taiwan, killing 5
By The Associated Press, September 27, 2016 BEIJING — A massive typhoon left one person dead in eastern China on Wednesday, a day after killing four and injuring more than 600 in Taiwan, where authorities remained on alert for the possibility of a landslide. Typhoon Megi caused more than $10 million in damage as it… Continue reading Massive Typhoon Megi hits eastern China, Taiwan, killing 5
Super Typhoon Meranti begins to batter Taiwan
By Thomson Reuters, September 14, 2016 Storm is expected to affect China later in the week More than half a million homes lost power across Taiwan Wednesday and five people were injured as Super Typhoon Meranti — believed to be the world’s strongest storm this year — hit the island. Taiwan’s Central Weather Bureau warned that the… Continue reading Super Typhoon Meranti begins to batter Taiwan
Powerful typhoon hits northern Japan near site of 2011 tsunami
By Mari Yamaguchi, The Associated Press, August 30, 2016 TOKYO – A typhoon slammed into northern Japan on Tuesday evening, threatening to bring floods to an area still recovering from the 2011 tsunami. Typhoon Lionrock made landfall near the city of Ofunato, about 500 kilometres northeast of Tokyo. It’s the first time a typhoon has… Continue reading Powerful typhoon hits northern Japan near site of 2011 tsunami