WorldA weakened Typhoon Narra is bringing heavy rain to southern China as Typhoon Saudel approaches. The program also reports that Japan is preparing an energy-resilience plan and that the United States will proceed with joint military drills involving Japan and South Korea.
WorldA multi-storm system has drenched southern China for several days. Weakened Typhoon Narra flooded parts of Guangxi, Hainan and Guangdong before making landfall on Aug 25, while a second landfall hit the Guangdong coast on Aug 26.
WorldMedium-strength Typhoon Saudel is moving toward southern Japan and northern Taiwan, bringing expected heavy rain. Japan’s weather agency warned of destructive gusts, extremely strong winds and high seas as it neared Okinawa’s southwestern islands. A separate weather system left one dead and four missing in southern and eastern Taiwan.
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WorldMedium-strength Typhoon Saudel is moving toward southern Japan and northern Taiwan, with heavy rain expected. Japan’s weather agency warned of destructive gusts, extremely strong winds and high seas as it neared Okinawa’s southwestern islands. Taiwan reported one death and four people missing from a separate weather system in the south and east.
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WorldTyphoon Narra has battered southern China, forcing tens of thousands from their homes in Guangxi province as floodwaters submerged roads and buildings. Torrential rain also hit Taiwan, leaving four people missing.
WorldSeveral days of heavy rain brought by Typhoon Narra have inundated Guangxi in southern China. State broadcaster CCTV said emergency workers used boats to move through flooded city streets, while 54,000 residents were relocated.
World3:29Typhoon “White Dolphin,” the strongest storm to hit China so far this year, made landfall on August 9 and continued to bring widespread rain and flooding to eastern and north-central China through this week, reaching inland areas. Scholars say El Niño, which alters Pacific atmospheric circulation, is one factor behind the rise in record-breaking rainfall inland and in the north.
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World1:36Typhoon Dolphin, described as the strongest storm to strike China this year, is moving across the country’s north. The storm has brought severe flooding in the region. In eastern China, powerful winds caused widespread damage, prompting authorities to begin cleanup operations. Reporting from Beijing focuses on the storm’s destruction and the early response.
World1:52Typhoon Dolphin has made two landfalls along China’s eastern coast. The storm came ashore at Yuhuan in Taizhou and Yueqing in Wenzhou, both in Zhejiang province. Officials activated a Level-IV national disaster relief emergency alert after the powerful storm severely affected the region. Heavy rainfall and strong winds are affecting eastern Zhejiang.
World48:24Tropical Storm Dolphin has left wide areas of Hubei under water as China’s central regions deal with its effects. Beijing is also preparing for the storm’s impact. The programme reports that Vietnam is deepening its strategic partnership with Australia while leader To Lam visits Canberra. China has begun an investigation after a Long March rocket carrying a communications satellite exploded shortly after liftoff. China’s auto sales also fell for a tenth consecutive month.
World2:11:06Typhoon Dolphin has moved farther inland into China’s central Hubei province. Flooding has covered streets, while tourist sites have been closed and construction projects suspended. Forecasters are warning of extreme rainfall across a wide area of the country. Beijing has been placed on high alert as the storm continues to affect central China.
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World1:16Tropical Storm Dolphin brought heavy rain to eastern China on Monday, with flooding reported in some areas. The storm had made landfall the previous day after reaching typhoon strength. Authorities warned that severe flooding and landslides remained possible in parts of the region. The warning highlighted continuing risks from the storm’s rainfall after landfall.
WorldTyphoon Dolphin has extended its reach to the Philippines, where it is intensifying seasonal monsoon rains and causing flooding in the north. In Hong Kong, the storm is contributing to a heatwave that has brought sweltering conditions. Record temperatures were recorded there on Sunday, adding to the region’s mounting extreme-weather problems. Reports from Manila and Hong Kong describe separate effects linked to the same typhoon as it influences weather across the area.
WorldTyphoon Dolphin came ashore on China’s eastern coast with winds reaching 150 km/h, bringing widespread flooding and damage. More than one million people were evacuated from vulnerable parts of Shanghai and Zhejiang. Flights were cancelled, businesses closed and streets filled with floodwater. As the storm weakened while moving inland, authorities in Jiangxi and Hubei warned of possible landslides and flash floods. Katrina Yu reports for Al Jazeera.
World3:11Typhoon Dolphin weakened on Monday but continued to bring heavy rain to eastern China. The storm forced hundreds of flights to remain grounded. Authorities said more than one million people had been evacuated across the region over the past few days. The typhoon has been described as the biggest storm China has seen this year. A correspondent reported from the affected area.
WorldTyphoon Dolphin is battering eastern China, with flooding and major disruption to travel. Chinese officials are warning that heavy rain could affect parts of the country. Zhejiang has issued its highest-level flash-flood alert as the storm moves through. The program also reports on a heatwave in Japan and stepped-up recovery work in earthquake-hit Kumamoto. Major US-South Korea military drills are due to begin next week, while a Sony-TSMC joint venture is also mentioned.
WorldThe weakening Typhoon Dolphin brought heavy rain to eastern China on Monday, grounding hundreds of flights. More than a million people were forced to evacuate as the storm passed. Hong Kong, meanwhile, was sweltering after the typhoon. As the weather system moved toward the Chinese mainland, it brought blistering heat to the territory in its aftermath.
World4:18:17Typhoon Dolphin, described as the strongest tropical cyclone to reach China this year, has made landfall along the country’s eastern coast. It is bringing torrential rain and powerful winds. Authorities have issued warnings about possible flooding and landslides as the storm affects the region.
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WorldTyphoon Dolphin, described as the most powerful tropical cyclone to reach China this year, has made landfall along the country’s eastern coast. The storm is bringing torrential rain and powerful winds. Warnings have been issued for possible flooding and landslides as the cyclone affects eastern coastal areas. Authorities are alerting people to the risks posed by the severe conditions.
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World1:12Typhoon Dolphin has struck parts of Japan and China with torrential rain and powerful winds. It is described as the strongest tropical cyclone to hit China this year. More than 50,000 buildings in Japan lost power, while over one million people were evacuated in China. In the Philippines, the storm intensified monsoon rains and produced waist-deep flooding in some areas.
WorldTyphoon Dolphin is moving toward eastern China after striking southern Japan and injuring at least six people. The storm is crossing the East China Sea and is forecast to reach China’s eastern coast from late Sunday into Monday. Persistent heavy rain across a broad area could create a serious threat. Rainfall totals are expected to reach 200 to 400mm, with isolated amounts near 600mm, raising the danger of flash floods and landslides. Authorities have activated emergency measures.
WorldSlow-moving Typhoon Dolphin has battered Japan’s southwestern islands with persistent rain and strong winds. More than 50,000 buildings in Okinawa have lost electricity. Authorities report that six people were injured, including five elderly people whose injuries were not life-threatening. ANA and Japan Airlines cancelled flights operating to and from Okinawa.
WorldTyphoon Dolphin is moving across Japan’s Okinawa prefecture and the Ryukyu Islands with sustained winds of about 165km/h and gusts approaching 200km/h. It is described as one of the strongest storms of the year, comparable to a category 2 hurricane. Evacuation orders cover roughly 260,000 people, while flights have been cancelled. Dangerous waves, coastal flooding and intense rain are expected near the southern islands. The storm is forecast to weaken before reaching eastern China on Sunday evening.
WorldTyphoon Dolphin is battering Japan’s southern islands, prompting the closure of an airport and the evacuation of thousands in Okinawa. China is also preparing for the approaching storm. Rain is expected to bring relief from scorching temperatures in South Korea. The programme also reports that US President Donald Trump has unveiled trade measures aimed at strengthening competition with China in solar panels and semiconductors.