Typhoon
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At least 26 dead after Typhoon Hagibis crashes Japan
Oct 13, 2019At least 26 people were killed by strong Typhoon Hagibis, local media reported, a day after the brutal storm slammed into Japan, unleashing unprecedented rain and catastrophic flooding. More than 100,000 rescuers, including 31,000 troops, were... -
Almost 80,000 homes still without power a week after Japan typhoon
Sep 16, 2019Almost 80,000 homes are still without power a week after a powerful typhoon battered eastern Japan, authorities said Monday, with sustained heavy rain prompting evacuation orders and hampering recovery efforts. Typhoon Faxai powered into the Tokyo... -
Two dead after typhoon batters Japan
Oct 1, 2018Two people have been killed in a powerful typhoon that battered Japan over the weekend, officials said Monday, as the storm’s aftermath brought travel chaos to Tokyo’s morning commute. By Monday morning, Typhoon Trami had cleared... -
Strong typhoon hits flood-hit western Japan
Aug 24, 2018A strong typhoon slammed into western Japan on Thursday, with forecasters warning of heavy rains and landslides, including in areas hit by deadly flooding last month. Typhoon Cimaron made landfall in Tokushima prefecture around 9:00 pm... -
Fears for people in remote communities hit by Typhoon Nock-Ten
Dec 27, 2016News Hour: Oxfam holds fears for the safety of people living in remote island communities affected by Typhoon Nock-Ten, which hammered the central Philippines late on Sunday, killing at least four people, displacing tens of thousands... -
500 flights grounded as powerful typhoon struck near Tokyo
Aug 22, 2016News Hour: A powerful typhoon struck near Tokyo on Monday, the first for 11 years to hit the densely populated region, temporarily shutting down Japan’s biggest airport and grounding more than 500 flights nationwide, reports BSS....
