Christmas typhoon threatens Philippine capital
A powerful typhoon threatened to bring heavy rains and winds to the heavily-populated Philippine capital as it dragged its way across the archipelago on Monday, spoiling the Christmas holidays.
Dec 26, 2016, 07:59 AM ISTTyphoon Nock-Ten maintains intensity as it nears Philippines
Typhoon Nock-Ten maintains its intensity as it approaches the eastern Philippines, where it is expected to make landfall later on Sunday and remain in the archipelago until Wednesday.
Dec 25, 2016, 12:56 PM ISTTyphoon Haima causes heavy damage in south China, nearly 1.6 million people hit
Disasters brought by Typhoon Haima have affected 1.69 million people in south China`s Guangdong province, said the civil affairs department on Sunday.
Oct 23, 2016, 16:36 PM ISTTyphoon Haima leaves at least 5 dead in northern Philippines
At least five people were killed after Super Typhoon Haima smashed into the northern Philippines with ferocious winds and rains overnight, flooding towns and forcing thousands to flee before weakening on Thursday and blowing into the South China Sea, officials said.
Oct 20, 2016, 18:42 PM ISTPhilippines faces 'most damaging typhoon': Forecaster
The Philippines faces what could be "the most damaging" storm this year as Typhoon Sarika headed for the archipelago`s heavily-populated main island, officials said Saturday.
Oct 15, 2016, 13:50 PM ISTChina shuts schools and recalls fishing boats as Typhoon Megi hits
China shut schools and cancelled dozens of flights as Typhoon Megi made landfall in the southern province of Fujian on Wednesday with winds of close to 120 km per hour (75 mph), the official Xinhua news agency said.
Sep 28, 2016, 09:50 AM IST29 killed in recent China typhoons
Typhoon Malakas and typhoon Meranti left 29 persons dead and 15 missing in five Chinese provincial regions as of Monday, according to the Ministry of Civil Affairs.
Sep 19, 2016, 21:02 PM ISTChina braces for another typhoon after 'Meranti' kills 28
'Meranti', the strongest typhoon this year, made landfall in Xiamen City, Fujian on Thursday, with a maximum 17-grade wind force bringing extraordinary rainstorms.
Sep 17, 2016, 21:13 PM ISTChina: 14 killed in havoc caused by Typhoon Meranti
Meranti made landfall in Xiamen yesterday with a maximum 15-grade wind force bringing extraordinary rainstorms.
Sep 16, 2016, 21:23 PM ISTSuper typhoon Meranti makes landfall in China after battering Taiwan – Watch
The powerful typhoon made landfall early on Thursday near the major city of Xiamen, China.
Sep 16, 2016, 17:20 PM ISTTyphoon cuts power as it slams into China, but losing strength
Typhoon Meranti slammed into southeastern China on Thursday, bringing strong winds and lashing rain and cutting power, but there were no immediate reports of casualties.
Sep 15, 2016, 07:50 AM ISTChina issues 'red alert' for Typhoon Meranti
China on Wednesday issued the highest "red alert" and cancelled hundreds of flights and trains as it braced for violent gales and heavy rains accompanying Typhoon Meranti, which is expected to hit its southern coast.
Sep 14, 2016, 18:46 PM ISTSuper Typhoon Meranti targets Taiwan, mainland China
Taiwan and mainland China are bracing for massive Super Typhoon Meranti, which was bearing down on southern Taiwan on early Wednesday morning, bringing torrential rains and damaging winds.
Sep 14, 2016, 06:19 AM ISTTaiwan braces for super typhoon Meranti
The super typhoon will likely dampen celebrations and disrupt traffic during the four-day Mid-autumn Festival holiday period starting Thursday.
Sep 13, 2016, 11:21 AM ISTOver 33,000 displaced by heavy rains in China after typhoon
Over 33,300 people have been displaced from their homes following heavy rain brought by Typhoon Lionrock in China's northeastern Jilin Province.
Aug 31, 2016, 19:27 PM ISTJapan typhoon kills nine in elderly home
Lionrock`s path -- hitting northeastern Japan from the Pacific Ocean -- was unusual.
Strong typhoon Lionrock heads for Japan's northeast
A strong typhoon was on course Tuesday for a direct hit on northeastern Japan, with authorities warning of heavy rain and high waves along the Pacific coast.
Aug 30, 2016, 11:50 AM ISTTyphoon to hit Japan on Tuesday; meteorological agency issues warnings
Japanese authorities on Monday issued warnings of intense rainfall, winds and waves as a powerful typhoon is set to hit the country on Tuesday.
Aug 29, 2016, 14:36 PM ISTStorm left by super typhoon Nepartak hits China, disrupts transport
A storm bringing heavy rain to disrupt rail travel in southeast China.
Jul 09, 2016, 15:11 PM ISTSuper typhoon Nepartak hits Taiwan, disrupts power supply, transport
Super typhoon hits eastern Taiwan, causing massive destruction.
Jul 08, 2016, 12:04 PM IST