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2026 Pacific typhoon activity near Japan and Taiwan
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Late July 2026 saw Typhoon 12 move northwestward toward Taiwan, prompting a sea‑storm warning and heavy rain in eastern and southern counties. At the same time Japan’s Meteorological Agency tracked the system offshore while the country endured extreme heat and severe rain warnings in the Hokuriku region. Within days, Typhoon 13, named Dolphin, intensified into a super‑typhoon with maximum sustained winds near 58 m s⁻¹ and a central pressure of about 925 hPa. Forecasts indicated a westward shift under a Pacific high‑pressure ridge, bringing the storm toward western Japan – especially Kyushu and Shikoku – with the peak of intensity expected around July 31–August 1. Models also showed possible trajectories that could affect Taiwan, China’s coast, and the Korean Peninsula, and a likely pass near the Ogasawara Islands in early August. High waves and strong winds were projected for Japan’s inland seas and coastal areas. A July 28 update confirmed Dolphin’s super‑typhoon strength and refined the expected landfall window to early August (around August 6) over Kyushu and Shikoku. The sequence highlights forecast also noted that the storm could still pass near the Ogasawara Islands, Taiwan, the Chinese coast or the Korean Peninsula depending on the ridge’s evolution. Concurrently, a rapid succession of powerful cyclones in magnitude‑7.1 earthquake struck Kumamoto, raising concerns that rescue and relief operations could be hampered if the 2026 Pacific typhoon season, each prompting extensive weather arrives. Japan also faced a severe heat wave, with heat‑stroke alerts across East Asia. issued for 31 prefectures, adding public‑health pressures as residents prepare for heavy rain, high waves and possible storm‑surge flooding.
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