A typhoon and extreme heat dramatically affected prices for the kumquat trees that are ubiquitous during the holiday.
Tag: Typhoons
Typhoon Man-yi Pounds the Philippines With Rain and High Winds
The storm, a Category 4, regained strength on Sunday afternoon.
Typhoon Usagi Slams Into the Philippines
The storm made landfall on the island of Luzon. Forecasters warned of torrential rain and landslides in the north of the country.
Four Tropical Storms Swirl Simultaneously Near the Philippines
It is the first time on record that more than three tropical storms have occurred at the same time in November in the region.
Typhoon Yinxing Hits Philippines as a Powerful Storm
The tropical cyclone, which hit the island of Luzon, prompted evacuation orders for more than 160,000 residents. Early Friday, officials warned that “life-threatening conditions persist.”
Typhoon Yinxing Approaches the Philippines as a Category 4 Storm
More than 160,000 people have been evacuated to prepare for the tropical cyclone. It is forecast to make landfall by Friday morning.
Typhoon Kong-rey Lashes Taiwan With Powerful Winds and Rain
The storm was the most powerful tropical cyclone to hit Taiwan in nearly 30 years, the government said. At least two people were killed and hundreds were injured.
Tropical Storm Trami Hits Vietnam After Killing Dozens in the Philippines
The storm made landfall near Danang on Sunday after leaving at least 80 people dead last week.
Tropical Storm Trami Brings Heavy Flooding to the Philippines
Thousands of people were evacuated from their homes as parts of the country experienced unprecedented flooding, the authorities said.
Flying Into Storms Improves Forecasts, but It Is Rare in Asia’s Typhoon Alley
While observational flights have improved forecasts for many storms in the Americas, such flights have been far fewer for storms that have hit Asia.