typhoon

Forecasters said this year's typhoon season was shaping up to be more intense than usual, due to a strong El Niño that began in June.

From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026

China's NMC issued a red typhoon alert -- its most severe warning -- on Sunday morning, forecasting "extraordinary torrential rain" in some areas of central and eastern Zhejiang.

From Barron's ● Aug. 9, 2026

The main areas in Japan affected by the typhoon are the islands of Okinawa and Amami in the far south-west of the country.

From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026

A coastal typhoon alert in Zhejiang has been raised to its highest level, and port and ferry services have been halted in the Chinese province.

From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026

Then another typhoon struck, again destroying most of the Mongolian fleet.

From "A Place to Belong" by Cynthia Kadohata

Thousands of miles away, China is expecting seven typhoons to make landfall in this year alone – something the country's experts have said is linked to the effects of a super El Niño.

From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026

“The negative impact from frequent typhoons in July is likely to subside in August, while domestic demand remains on the weak side.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026

“Logistic disruptions from typhoons, heavy rains and other weather events could have a meaningful negative impact on shipping,” the analysts say.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026

The northern provinces, which have "less experience" dealing with typhoons in comparison with the south, should "strengthen preparations", he warned.

From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026

If the land floods during typhoons, villagers help their neighbors by hoisting the house onto their shoulders with wooden poles and walking it to its next spot.

From "The House That Lou Built" by Mae Respicio