The authorities said the storm could produce a large-scale disaster as it approached the mainland. Nearly 1 million people were told to evacuate, and Toyota closed all its factories on Wednesday afternoon.
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Typhoon Shanshan Approaches Japan, Bringing Heavy Rain and Winds
Japan’s southern islands were forecast to receive the most rain. The powerful storm has forced flight cancellations and disrupted high-speed rail travel.
Tropical Depression Jongdari Nears South Korea, Bringing Threat of Flooding
The storm has caused flight cancellations in the country’s south. It is forecast to skirt the west coast before making landfall on Wednesday near Seoul.
Deadly Landslides in India Made Worse by Climate Change, Study Finds
Extreme rainfall made 10 percent heavier by human-caused climate change triggered landslides that killed hundreds, according to a new study.
At Least 4 Dead and Dozens Missing After Landslide and Flood in China
Hundreds of people were forced to leave their homes in a mountainous part of Sichuan Province. An expressway bridge collapsed amid heavy rains.
India’s Deadly Landslides, Explained
The death toll has steadily risen in Kerala state after heavy rain sent huge mudslides through a scenic area known as a tourist destination.
Landslides Hit Kerala in India, Killing More Than 100 People
Rescue workers struggled to reach isolated villages in the state of Kerala, where torrential rains have washed away terrain. The death toll was expected to rise.
China Braces for Typhoon Gaemi After Devastation in Taiwan and the Philippines
The storm has already left a trail of destruction in Taiwan and the Philippines, where it killed at least 15 people.
Typhoon Gaemi Reaches China as Cargo Ship Sinks Off Taiwan
The storm, weaker but still dangerous, made landfall just before 8 p.m. local time. Six sailors were still missing after a cargo ship sank near Taiwan.
Dozens Dead or Missing After China Highway Collapse
It was the second such rain-related disaster in less than three months, as extreme weather challenges the country’s extensive network of newly built expressways.