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Dozens dead in Vietnam from Typhoon Yagi flooding, state media report

5:24am September 09, 2024

Typhoon Yagi was the strongest typhoon to hit Vietnam in decades, with winds up to 92 mph. The country’s meteorological agency warns continuing downpours could cause floods and landslides.

A man takes pictures of huge waves in Yilan as Typhoon Haikui makes landfall in eastern Taiwan on Sunday, Sept. 3, 2023.

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Taiwan suspends work, transport and classes as Typhoon Haikui slams into the island

2:16pm September 03, 2023

by The Associated Press

The storm is expected to continue toward China after crossing over Taiwan. Authorities in the Chinese city of Shantou in Guangdong province are advising residents to take precautions.

Residents of the Tondo district in Manila carry their children as they evacuate to safer grounds on Sunday before Typhoon Noru arrives in the Philippines.

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Thousands in the Philippines are evacuating from the capital ahead of Typhoon Noru

9:49am September 25, 2022

by The Associated Press

A powerful typhoon shifted and abruptly gained strength Sunday as it blew closer to the northeastern Philippines, prompting evacuations from high-risk villages and the capital.

In this photo provided by the Philippine Coast Guard, families are evacuated by members of the Philippine Coast Guard to safer ground in Camarines Sur province as they prepare for typhoon Goni. Families living near coastal towns have moved to evacuation c

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Philippines Prepares As Powerful Typhoon Goni Bears Down

5:44pm October 31, 2020

by Jason Slotkin

Goni is the most powerful storm so far this year. Evacuations were issued as the typhoon was set make landfall on the country's largest island.

Workers stack sandbags at a construction site in preparation for Typhoon Hagibis on Enoshima Island, Kamakura, west of Tokyo on Friday. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Typhoon Hagibis Leaves 2 Dead As Flooding And Landslides Threaten More Lives

4:49pm October 12, 2019

by Alexander Tuerk

The typhoon, which has now passed to the northeast of Tokyo, was the largest to hit Japan in 61 years, since the 1958 Kanogawa Typhoon that killed more than 1,200 people.

Pedestrians shield themselves from wind and rain brought by Typhoon Lingling Saturday, in Pyongyang, North Korea.

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Typhoon Lingling Makes Landfall In North Korea After Wreaking Havoc In South Korea

7:43pm September 07, 2019

by Shannon Van Sant

The storm killed at least three people in South Korea and caused widespread power outages.

Typhoon Lekima approaches the Shitang Township of Wenling City in eastern China's Zhejiang province. Typhoon Lekima struck the coast south of Shanghai, knocking down houses and trees.

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Typhoon Lekima Makes Landfall In China, Killing Dozens

3:59pm August 11, 2019

by Shannon Van Sant

At least 33 people have been killed and several remain missing. The storm prompted the evacuation of more than a million residents from China's coast and caused hundreds of homes to collapse.

Fishing boats pack into the typhoon shelter at Nanfangao harbour in Suao, Yilan county, as Typhoon Lekima approaches off the shores of eastern Taiwan on Thursday.

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China's Coast Braces For Powerful Typhoon Lekima

3:25am August 09, 2019

by Scott Neuman

The storm, currently categorized as a super typhoon with sustained winds of 130 mph, is expected to make landfall near the city of Ningbo early Saturday.

Pedestrians protect themselves from wind and rain from typhoon Trami in Tokyo on Monday.

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Typhoon Trami Pummels Japan

8:51am October 01, 2018

by Dina Kesbeh

Less than a month after a powerful storm killed 11 people in northern Japan, another typhoon slammed the country, resulting in two deaths and widespread destruction.

Residents walk on flooded streets as typhoon Mangkhut batters their city on Sept. 15 in Tuguegarao, Philippines. Typhoon Mangkhut hammered northern Philippines as it made landfall Saturday morning leaving at least 12 people dead.

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Typhoon Mangkhut Kills At Least 12 As It Roars Through Philippines Towards Hong Kong

11:01pm September 15, 2018

by Emily Sullivan

The storm is quickly approaching Hong Kong, where officials have warned residents to take shelter. Forecasts predict that the storm will weaken over land.