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Typhoon activity and extreme weather in East Asia

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In late July, Typhoon 12 approached Taiwan, triggering sea-storm warnings and forecasts for heavy rain and strong winds, particularly in forecasts for Hualien, Taitung, and the Hengchun Peninsula. While the storm was expected to move northwestward away from Japan, meteorological agencies continued to monitor its development. By August, Japan experienced record-breaking intense rainfall in prefectures such as Niigata, Iwate, and Toyama. This extreme weather was accompanied by Toyama prefectures, alongside high temperatures and the movement of multiple several tropical systems, including Typhoon 13 affecting Okinawa and Amami. On August 8, severe weather conditions continued in Japan, with Niigata, Iwate, and Toyama prefectures experiencing heavy rainfall as Typhoon 15 approached the region with landfall warnings. By August 9, multiple tropical systems were active in the region. Typhoon 15 (Chan-hong), located east of Japan, is (Chan-hong) was moving slowly northwest and is forecasted to reach toward eastern Japan by the evening of August 11, potentially crossing the Japanese archipelago before becoming a tropical depression in the Sea of Japan. Japan, while Typhoon 16 (Peipao) has newly formed near the Ogasawara Islands and is moving east toward Minamitorishima. Meanwhile, Typhoon 13 (Dolphin) remains a large and very strong system in the East China Sea, moving west-northwest moved toward central China with maximum gusts recorded up to 60 meters per second. On August 9, authorities China. Authorities in Japan issued urgent weather alerts. The Fukushima Local Meteorological Observatory issued alerts, including a Level 4 landslide danger warning for Kitashiobara Village, advising immediate evacuation in high-risk areas. Additionally, the Second Regional Coast Guard Headquarters issued an emergency alert regarding Village. By August 8, as Typhoon 15, warning of rough seas along 15 approached, the Pacific side of Japanese government established an information coordination room within the Tohoku region and Crisis Management Center. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi appealed for public caution, urging citizens to prepare for potential flooding in low-lying areas. As of August 10, evacuations. Forecasts indicate Typhoon 15 is continuing its northwest movement at approximately 15 km/h, with an expected may make landfall in Northern the Kanto or Eastern Japan around Tohoku regions on August 11 or 12. Specific regional concerns include significant rainfall in Tokyo, potential storm surges in northern Kyoto and Hyogo prefectures, and rough seas along the Pacific coast of Tohoku. The agricultural sector has also been placed on high alert to protect crops and livestock from flooding and wind damage.

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  1. 2026-08-10 04:34 UTC Typhoon activity and extreme weather in East Asia
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