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Japan braces for double storms as rain batters Taiwan

Japan is battening down as not one but two tropical storms bear down on the country, with one of them already dumping torrential rain on nearby Taiwan.
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Irish News
· Jun 27, 2026
Floods and landslides as two tropical storms pound Japan
At least one person has died after storms Mekkhala and Higos struck.
Reuters
· Jun 26, 2026
Kyoto river overflows as Japan braces for double storms
Kyoto’s iconic Kamo River overflowed beyond its banks amidst torrential rains, as the country braced itself for two approaching tropical storms that spurred authorities to issue high-level landslide warnings and order the evacuation of one million people. #kyoto #japan #flood #kamoriver #taiwan
ABC News
· Jun 27, 2026
2 tropical storms pound Japan with floods and landslides, killing 1
Two major storms are pounding Japan, causing landslides and floods
Latestly.com
· Jun 27, 2026
Japan: Tropical Storms Mekkhala and Higos Trigger Flooding, Heavy Rain to Lash Tokyo
Heavy downpours triggered flooding in parts of western Japan on Friday as two approaching tropical storms added to a seasonal rain front already stuck above the country. Storm Mekkhala was off the western coast of Japan's southern remote island of Amami as of late afternoon Friday as it headed northeast, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.
Utusan Malaysia
· Jul 11, 2026
Ribut petir, hujan lebat dijangka di tujuh negeri hingga 9 malam
PETALING JAYA: Ribut petir, hujan lebat dan angin kencang melibatkan beberapa kawasan di tujuh negeri dijangka berlarutan sehingga pukul 9 malam ini. Jabatan Meteorologi Malaysia (MetMalaysia) menerusi hantaran di Facebook memaklumkan, kawasan yang terlibat di Perak iaitu Hulu Perak, Kuala Kangsar, Kinta, Perak Tengah, Kampar, Hilir Perak dan Batang Padang. Katanya, cuaca sama turut diramalkan ... Read more The post Ribut petir, hujan lebat dijangka di tujuh negeri hingga 9 malam appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
Arab Times Online
· Jul 11, 2026
Taiwan and eastern China brace for Typhoon Bavi as winds, rain hit Japan's southern islands
TAIPEI, Taiwan, July 11, (AP): Typhoon Bavi has brought strong winds and rain to Japan’s southern islands, as Taiwan and eastern China brace for the powerful storm with evacuatio...
Times of India
· Jul 9, 2026
Super Typhoon Bavi: Taiwan, China and Japan brace for giant storm as wide as France
Super Typhoon Bavi: Taiwan, China and Japan brace for giant storm as wide as France
South China Morning Post
· Jul 9, 2026
Asia’s top climate scientist warns of ‘humanitarian disasters’ as Earth teeters
As Super Typhoon Bavi churns towards Taiwan and eastern mainland China, they offer a chilling timely reminder that the world needs to brace for impending disasters as the climate system nears a tipping point. For Benjamin Horton, the newly minted recipient of the Asia Oceania Geosciences Society Axford Medal – the most prestigious honour in Asian climate and earth science – the world has entered a period of volatility in which historical weather patterns are no longer a reliable guide to future...
India TV News
· Jul 2, 2026
Mumbai Rains LIVE Updates: Waterlogging reported in many areas, school holiday declared in Palghar
Amid heavy rains, several areas of Mumbai and neighbouring MMR districts of Palghar, Thane and Raigad reported reporter massive waterlogging as these areas witnessed over 100 mm to 200 mm of rainfall, which, led to inundation, traffic jams. The IMD’s Regional Meteorological Observatory (RMC) issued a red alert for the Palghar district for Thursday. Palghar Collector Dr Indu Rani Jakhar has declared school holidays on Thursday in wake of the forecast.
Al Jazeera English
· Jun 27, 2026
Tropical Storm Mekkhala leaves Taiwan underwater
Tropical Storm Mekkhala has triggered severe flooding across parts of Taiwan before bringing torrential rain and transport disruption to Japan. The storm has left homes underwater, damaged property and prompted flood, landslide and evacuation warnings. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile
Daily Post Nigeria
· Jul 6, 2026
Heavy rainstorm, windstorm wreak havoc in Jigawa
A heavy downpour accompanied by strong winds has caused widespread destruction in several communities within Dutse metropolis and its environs in Jigawa State. The affected areas include Gida Dubu, Takur Site, Mobile, Kudi, Dan Masara, Kwaimawa, and other parts of the state capital. DAILY POST observed that, the heavy rainfall and windstorm destroyed fences, blew [] Heavy rainstorm, windstorm wreak havoc in Jigawa
UrduPoint
· Jul 6, 2026
Windstorms, rain over next two days
Windstorms, rain over next two days
Borneo Bulletin
· Jul 11, 2026
Torrential rains trigger floods, evacuations in South Korea
Torrential rains trigger floods, evacuations in South Korea
The Tribune
· Jul 12, 2026
1.7 mn evacuated as typhoon Bavi wreaks havoc in China
Bavi previously brought strong winds and rain to Japan's southern islands and Taiwan. It was the second typhoon in a week to impact China in just more than a week's time. The first, Maysak, made landfall in southern China last weekend, Al Jazeera reported.
Hi China
· Jul 13, 2026
Flash floods hit Sichuan after heavy rain
Heavy rainfall triggered flash floods in Mabian, Sichuan, flooding homes and sweeping away vehicles. More than 2,000 residents have been evacuated to safety. #EverydayHero
Yonhap News Agency
· Jul 9, 2026
(LEAD) Heavy downpours cause flooding, damage, forcing over 600 to evacuate
SEOUL, July 9 (Yonhap) -- Heavy monsoon rains pounded central and other parts of...
The New Zealand Herald
· Jul 9, 2026
Wairoa flooding: Evacuations in Hawke’s Bay town as river overflows into streets, high tide nears
Wairoa flooding: Evacuations in Hawke’s Bay town as river overflows into streets, high tide nears
NPR News
· Jul 5, 2026
Super Typhoon Bavi brings intense winds to Guam and surrounding Pacific islands
People in the Northern Mariana Islands — remote U.S. territories in the Pacific Ocean — are dealing with intense winds and potential flooding from Super Typhoon Bavi.
The Week
· Jul 6, 2026
The ‘durian tsunami’ sweeping Malaysia
The ‘durian tsunami’ sweeping Malaysia
The West Australian
· Jun 27, 2026
Two storms put Japan on alert, evacuation orders issued
Tropical storms Mekkhala and Higos have put parts of eastern and western Japan on alert, prompting authorities to issue an evacuation order.
India Today
· Jul 9, 2026
Delhi waterlogged, Surat flooded, landslides in Uttarakhand, Kerala amid heavy rain
Delhi waterlogged, Surat flooded, landslides in Uttarakhand, Kerala amid heavy rain
WOKI – 98.7 FM – Knoxville
· Jul 13, 2026
Flash Flooding Triggers Mudslides, Rescues and Major Property Damage in Del Rio
DEL RIO, Tenn. (WOKI / WVLT - Severe thunderstorms and torrential rainfall Saturday morning caused widespread flooding, mudslides and property damage ...
The Rising Nepal
· Jul 12, 2026
Flood occurs in Kaski's Kimrung river
Gandaki, July 12: A flood has occurred in Kimrung river of Annapurna Rural Municipality-11 in Kaski district today, posi...
The Japan Times
· Jun 27, 2026
Two tropical storms bring heavy rains to parts of Japan
Two tropical storms were bringing heavy rains to parts of Japan on Saturday, with Level 3 landslide warnings issued for some areas of Shizuoka and Osaka prefectures.
BusinessWorld Online
· Jul 9, 2026
Flashfloods sweep through Bangsamoro municipalities
COTABATO CITY — Rampaging floods, spawned by recurring heavy rains since Wednesday afternoon, swept through more than 30 barangays in low-lying areas in the adjoining Maguindanao del Norte and Maguindanao del Sur provinces in the Bangsamoro region. Both provinces are close to the 220,000-hectare Ligawasan Delta, a catch basin for large rivers that spring from []
CityNews Montreal
· Jul 11, 2026
China evacuates over 1 million as Typhoon Bavi brings winds and rain to Taiwan and Japan’s islands
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Chinese authorities evacuated more than 1 million people on Saturday and issued high alerts as eastern China braced for Typhoon Bavi, which has brought strong winds and rain to Japan’s southern islands and Taiwan. Earlier, at least 17 people were killed in the southern Philippines, mostly due to landslides that were [] The post China evacuates over 1 million as Typhoon Bavi brings winds and rain to Taiwan and Japan’s islands appeared first on CityNews Montreal.
The korea Herald News
· Jul 9, 2026
Overnight downpours batter central S. Korea, at least 1 missing
Overnight monsoon rains battered central South Korea, triggering flooding, road accidents and emergency evacuations. According to the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters under the Ministry of the Interior and Safety, one person was reported missing as of 11 a.m. Thursday in connection with the heavy rain. A total of 423 residents had been evacuated, while more than 200 cases of damage to public and private facilities had been reported. The Korea Meteorological Administration
KROF – 960 AM – Lafayette
· Jul 6, 2026
Storms Knock Out Power: Create Water Concerns in Youngsville
Storms Knock Out Power: Create Water Concerns in Youngsville
Al Bawaba
· Jul 7, 2026
Typhoon in China kills 15 and forces tens of thousands to flee
ALBAWABA - Typhoon ‘Maysak’ has caused extreme flooding in southern China with the tropical storm expected to continue into the following days...
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Related coverage for "Japan braces for double storms as rain batters Taiwan": Irish News — Floods and landslides as two tropical storms pound Japan. Reuters — Kyoto river overflows as Japan braces for double storms. ABC News — 2 tropical storms pound Japan with floods and landslides, killing 1. Latestly.com — Japan: Tropical Storms Mekkhala and Higos Trigger Flooding, Heavy Rain to Lash Tokyo. Utusan Malaysia — Ribut petir, hujan lebat dijangka di tujuh negeri hingga 9 malam. Arab Times Online — Taiwan and eastern China brace for Typhoon Bavi as winds, rain hit Japan's southern islands. Times of India — Super Typhoon Bavi: Taiwan, China and Japan brace for giant storm as wide as France. South China Morning Post — Asia’s top climate scientist warns of ‘humanitarian disasters’ as Earth teeters. India TV News — Mumbai Rains LIVE Updates: Waterlogging reported in many areas, school holiday declared in Palghar. Al Jazeera English — Tropical Storm Mekkhala leaves Taiwan underwater. Daily Post Nigeria — Heavy rainstorm, windstorm wreak havoc in Jigawa . UrduPoint — Windstorms, rain over next two days. Borneo Bulletin — Torrential rains trigger floods, evacuations in South Korea. The Tribune — 1.7 mn evacuated as typhoon Bavi wreaks havoc in China. Hi China — Flash floods hit Sichuan after heavy rain. Yonhap News Agency — (LEAD) Heavy downpours cause flooding, damage, forcing over 600 to evacuate. The New Zealand Herald — Wairoa flooding: Evacuations in Hawke’s Bay town as river overflows into streets, high tide nears. NPR News — Super Typhoon Bavi brings intense winds to Guam and surrounding Pacific islands. The Week — The ‘durian tsunami’ sweeping Malaysia . The West Australian — Two storms put Japan on alert, evacuation orders issued. India Today — Delhi waterlogged, Surat flooded, landslides in Uttarakhand, Kerala amid heavy rain. WOKI – 98.7 FM – Knoxville — Flash Flooding Triggers Mudslides, Rescues and Major Property Damage in Del Rio. The Rising Nepal — Flood occurs in Kaski's Kimrung river. The Japan Times — Two tropical storms bring heavy rains to parts of Japan . BusinessWorld Online — Flashfloods sweep through Bangsamoro municipalities. CityNews Montreal — China evacuates over 1 million as Typhoon Bavi brings winds and rain to Taiwan and Japan’s islands. The korea Herald News — Overnight downpours batter central S. Korea, at least 1 missing. KROF – 960 AM – Lafayette — Storms Knock Out Power: Create Water Concerns in Youngsville. Al Bawaba — Typhoon in China kills 15 and forces tens of thousands to flee
