typhoon

Typhoon Gaemi Batters Taiwan, Killing One And Injuring Dozens

24 Jul 2024

A powerful and rapidly intensifying typhoon is bearing down on Taiwan, killing at least one person and injuring dozens as authorities close financial markets, schools, and offices. Conditions have worsened as Typhoon Gaemi brought heavy rainfall, gusty winds, and a dangerous storm surge. The storm is expected to strengthen into...

Taiwan Prepares For Typhoon Gaemi, Curtails Military Drills And Readies Emergency Response

23 Jul 2024

Taiwan curtailed its annual Han Kuang war games and readied emergency equipment on Tuesday as Typhoon Gaemi advanced toward the island. The government issued a land warning, anticipating strong winds and heavy rainfall. Typhoon's Path and Expected Impact Typhoon Gaemi, the first of the season to impact Taiwan, is...

China issues red alert for Typhoon Saola

01 Sep 2023

Several Chinese regions have halted manufacturing, commerce, and public transportation. They also pushed back the first day of school. Typhoon Saola is projected to move northwest at around 10 kilometers per hour, approaching the coastal districts of Guangdong province gradually. According to Global Times, China's State Flood Control and Drought...

Japan: Typhoon to approach Okinawa Prefecture

31 Jul 2023

A powerful typhoon is forecast to approach Okinawa Prefecture in Japan through August 2, according to Kyodo News. The weather service has issued a warning for severe gusts and storm tides in the area. Typhoon Khanun has already caused flight cancellations departing and arriving in Okinawa. The typhoon is expected...

South Korea’s biggest steelmaker shuts as typhoon curtails the nation

07 Sep 2022

A powerful storm that pounded South Korea's southern coast earlier this week forced the closure of one of the country's largest steelworks, raising concerns about the country's output. According to regulatory filings Wednesday, Posco, the country's largest steelmaker, and Hyundai Steel Co. suspended operations at their Pohang plants after Super...