Japan braces for double storms, torrential rains shut down parts of Taiwan
Japan faces a rare dual-typhoon threat causing floods and landslides while Taiwan braces for torrential rain.
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Japan is experiencing heavy rainfall and flooding as two tropical storms, including Typhoon Mekkhala and Typhoon No. 8, approach the region. The storms have caused landslides and injuries in parts of the country.
Coverage highlights the "unusual" nature of the twin storms and the potential for convergence, which complicates weather forecasting. Reuters reports that torrential rains have shut down parts of Taiwan, indicating the weather system's wider regional impact.
The Japan weather agency has warned that a typhoon may make landfall over the weekend.
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Quick answers
Which storms are affecting Japan?
Coverage identifies Tropical Storm Mekkhala and Typhoon No. 8 as the systems bringing heavy rain and potential landfall.
What impacts have been reported so far?
Reports indicate flooding, landslides, disrupted flights, and four injuries resulting from the severe weather conditions.
Is Taiwan affected by these storms?
Yes, Reuters reports that torrential rains associated with the weather systems have shut down parts of Taiwan.
Coverage (18)
- 2 Typhoons Bring Heavy Rain to Multiple Prefectures in Japan The Japan News · 101d ago
- Two tropical storms pound Japan, causing flooding and landslides AP News · 101d ago
- Two tropical storms pound Japan, causing flooding and landslides 10TV · 101d ago
- Tropical Storm Mekkhala continues to drench Japan with heavy downpours Yahoo · 101d ago
- Heavy rain pounds western Japan as 2 tropical storms approach WRIC ABC 8News · 101d ago
- Heavy rain pounds western Japan as 2 tropical storms approach WJHL · 101d ago
- ‘Unusual’ pair of typhoons nears Japan, heavy rains feared 朝日新聞 · 101d ago
- Heavy rain pounds western Japan as 2 tropical storms approach WRAL · 101d ago
- Two tropical storms bring heavy rains to parts of Japan The Japan Times · 101d ago
- Heavy rain pounds western Japan as 2 tropical storms approach AP News · 101d ago
- Flights disrupted in Japan as 2 tropical storms move in dw.com · 101d ago
- Heavy rain continues across country with two approaching tropical storms The Japan Times · 101d ago
- Japan: Flooding hits parts of country as Typhoon Mekkhala approaches Yahoo · 101d ago
- Japan weather agency warns typhoon to make landfall over weekend Japan Wire by Kyodo News · 101d ago
- Two storms approach Japan, with possible convergence complicating forecasts The Japan Times · 101d ago
- Four injured, flights cancelled in Japan as twin storms approach CNA · 101d ago
- Double-storm risk returns as Typhoon No. 8 strengthens 朝日新聞 · 101d ago
- Japan braces for double storms, torrential rains shut down parts of Taiwan Reuters · 101d ago
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