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A man struggles with an umbrella while walking against strong wind, as Typhoon Wipha approaches, in Hong Kong, China, July 20, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Tyrone Siu
China

Hong Kong issues highest storm warning as typhoon Wipha approaches

The city's weather observatory raised its storm signal to No. 10 at 9:20 a.m. (0120 GMT) and said it expected it to remain at that level "for some time".

FILE PHOTO: People walk with umbrellas on a bridge amid rains and winds brought by Typhoon Muifa, in Shanghai, China September 14, 2022. REUTERS/Aly Song/File Photo
China

Flights grounded in Shanghai as China prepares for typhoon

Photo: Reuters
World+Biz

Super Typhoon Yagi heads for southern China, shutting schools and cancelling flights

High waves are observed along the shore as Typhoon Shanshan approaches southwestern Japan in Ibusuki, Kagoshima Prefecture, August 28, 2024, in this photo taken by Kyodo. Photo: Mandatory credit Kyodo/via REUTERS
Asia

Typhoon Shanshan makes landfall in Japan, killing 3 and snarling air traffic

High waves are observed along the shore as Typhoon Shanshan approaches southwestern Japan in Miyazaki, August 27, 2024, in this photo taken by Kyodo. Photo: Mandatory credit Kyodo/via REUTERS
Asia

Japan braces for Typhoon Shanshan, heavy rain and strong winds forecast

Photo: Reuters
World+Biz

Deadly typhoon hits Taiwan, 6 sailors missing after ship sinks

Waves break on the shore protections after Typhoon Gaemi passed northern Taiwan in Yilan, Taiwan July 25, 2024. REUTERS/Carlos Garcia Rawlins
Asia

Deadly typhoon hits Taiwan, 6 sailors missing after ship sinks

People stand on a flooded street as storms brought rains and hailstones to Nanchang, Jiangxi province, China 2 April, 2024. Photo: cnsphoto via REUTERS
China

Storms with typhoon-like winds ravage South China, killing 7

A car drives on a bridge next to waves breaking on the shore near the Fugang fishing harbor as Typhoon Koinu approaches, in Taitung, Taiwan October 4, 2023. REUTERS/Carlos Garcia Rawlins
World+Biz

Typhoon Koinu brings 'record' winds, torrential rains to Taiwan

A car drives on a bridge next to waves breaking on the shore near the Fugang fishing harbor as Typhoon Koinu approaches, in Taitung, Taiwan October 4, 2023. REUTERS/Carlos Garcia Rawlins
World+Biz

Flights cancelled, work suspended as typhoon Koinu grinds towards Taiwan

High waves triggered by Typhoon Haishen crash against the coast of Amami Oshima island, Kagoshima prefecture, Japan September 5, 2020. Kyodo via REUTERS
China

China issues highest typhoon warning as Saola moves towards Hong Kong

A high wave caused by typhoon Khanun hits a seawall in Seogwipo on Jeju island, South Korea, August 9, 2023. Yonhap via REUTERS
World+Biz

Typhoon Khanun makes landfall in South Korea after lashing Japan

Scene of devastation in the Chinese capital. Photo: Collected
China

Beijing rains heaviest since records began 140 years ago: weather service