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.
Typhoon Ampil Lashes Eastern Japan, Forcing Evacuations
The authorities have warned that the storm, which has already flooded some streets in the Tokyo area, could bring violent winds and cause landslides.
Typhoon Ampil Approaches Japan, Disrupting Flights and Trains
The powerful storm is expected to bring heavy rain, strong winds and the threat of floods and landslides to eastern Japan, including Tokyo, on Friday.
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.
Jasper Fire Worsened by Pyrocumulonimbus Cloud
Blazes that generate such stormy conditions can be nearly impossible to put out and pose special dangers to firefighters.
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.
Typhoon Gaemi Approaches Taiwan
Typhoon Gaemi approached the island with Category 3 winds Wednesday night after killing at least six people in the region.