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Typhoon Sarika Hits Hainan, China Issues Red Alert

Oct 19, 2016 05:14 PM EDT

China evacuated half a million people in the wake of Typhoon Sarika hitting Hainan. The country has also issued a red alert. A large number of flights bound to Hainan have also been cancelled. The typhoon landed at Hele Town at 9:50 in the morning. Sarika is the 21st typhoon of the year.

At least 10 Dead, 6 Missing as Typhoon Meranti Cools Down in China

ALVIN MUNENE |

Sep 16, 2016 04:37 PM EDT

Chinese government officials have confirmed that Typhoon Meranti has killed at least 10 people and left at least six people missing as it cooled on Friday.

China Braces for Typhoon, Blue Alert Issued

Charissa Echavez |

Jul 31, 2016 01:41 PM EDT

Chinese meteorological authority issued a blue alert on Saturday as the country braces for another typhoon that is expected to hit the southern province of Guangdong. A warning has been released about possible mountain floods in the southwest brought by torrential rains.

Typhoon Mirinae made landfall in China on Tuesday night.

Typhoon Mirinae Makes Landfall in China, Blue Alert Issued

Charissa Echavez |

Jul 27, 2016 10:41 AM EDT

Typhoon Mirinae made landfall on Tuesday in south China's Hainan Province as the National Meteorological Center issued a blue alert, according to Xinhua News Agency.

Rainstorms Cause Floods In Provinces Of China

China Suspends Four Officials Over 'Ineffective' Flood Response

Charissa Echavez |

Jul 25, 2016 10:57 AM EDT

The Chinese government has suspended four government officials in Hebei province on Sunday for dereliction of duty in coping with the deadly floods that left more than 200 people dead.

Typhoon Nepartak Hits China's Fujian Province

China Dismisses 3 Officials for Poorly Responding to Typhoon Nepartak: Report

Charissa Echavez |

Jul 19, 2016 01:44 PM EDT

China dismissed three officials because of their "inadequate response" when the deadly Typhoon Nepartak struck the country, Chinese state media reported on Monday.

Typhoon Nepartak News Update: 83 Dead, 19 Missing in Chinese Province Fujian

Kat De Guzman |

Jul 18, 2016 08:00 AM EDT

The bad weather in China continues. Typhoon Nepartak reportedly affected Fujian province the worst, leaving 83 dead and 19 people missing.

Super Typhoon Vongfong in the Philippine Sea

Typhoon Vongfong Hits Japan

Marc Maligalig |

Oct 12, 2014 01:48 AM EDT

The most powerful typhoon this year, Typhoon Vongfong, made a landfall on Saturday, injuring at least a dozen people as it hits the southern Okinawan Islands with driving rains and ferocious winds.

American Airman Dies, Two Still Missing in Japan due to Typhoon Phanfone

Rafael Ross |

Oct 06, 2014 01:41 PM EDT

One of the three American Air Force personnel who were swept by big waves out to sea is confirmed dead. The other two are still missing.

Signal No. 8 Typhoon Disrupts Business in Hong Kong

Ren Benavidez |

Sep 16, 2014 10:48 AM EDT

A strong typhoon bringing heavy rain and powerful winds hit Hong Kong on Tuesday, disrupting business in the city’s financial hub and resulted in the closing of the stock market earlier in the day

UPDATE: Typhoon Kalmaegi Makes Landfall in South China Prompting Mass Evacuation

Erika Villanueva |

Sep 16, 2014 06:59 AM EDT

Numerous flights have been cancelled and thousands have been evacuated from China's southernmost province of Hainan as a powerful typhoon with the international name 'Kalmaegi' made landfall early on Tuesday.

Typhoon matmo hit Taiwan Wednesday morning

Death Toll From Hiroshima Landslide Climbs To 39

Cody Brooks |

Aug 20, 2014 11:41 PM EDT

Both China and Japan have been hit by heavy rainfall, damaging infrastructure and killing dozens, with the recent death toll climbing to 39.

Typhoon ‘Rammasun’ Claims 33 Lives, Affects Millions in China

Ron B. Lopez |

Jul 22, 2014 01:50 AM EDT

China has suffered massive losses due to typhoon "Rammasun", which claimed at least 33 people and affected the lives of millions of Tuesday, authorities said.