Typhoon Bebinca set to make landfall in Southwestern Japan, prompting widespread alerts
Currently classified as a Category 2 typhoon, Bebinca is expected to intensify as it moves northward, with winds reaching speeds of up to 160 km/h (100 mph).
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Japan offers support to Vietnam as Typhoon Haiyan devastates region
Typhoon Haiyan, known locally as Yolanda, made landfall in Vietnam after sweeping through the Philippines with unprecedented force. The typhoon brought with it torrential rain, ferocious winds, and flooding, which have devastated large swathes of northern and central Vietnam. Entire communities have been submerged, infrastructure has been severely damaged, and thousands have been displaced. The scale of the destruction has prompted an urgent humanitarian response, with international aid agencies mobilizing to provide relief and support to those affected.
China allocates 200 million yuan for disaster relief in flood-hit Hainan and Guangdong
The allocation follows significant disruption from extreme weather events, including heavy rains, flooding, and storm surges, which have caused widespread damage across both provinces.
Japan to introduce advanced ashfall forecasting system for Mt. Fuji eruption preparedness
This new system will use state-of-the-art satellite data and modeling techniques to provide more accurate and timely forecasts of volcanic ash dispersion.
North Korea conducts urgent health screenings for flood victims in Pyongyang
The screenings are viewed as critical by the government, which has underscored the importance of promptly diagnosing and treating any potential health threats.
North Korea criticises China’s role in Yalu River flooding
The committee’s preliminary findings indicate that the floodgate openings at the Supung Dam, operated by both North Korea and China, were mishandled, leading to the sudden swelling of the Yalu River.
PM urges proactive measures as typhoon Jongdari approaches Korean peninsula
According to the Korea Meteorological Administration, the typhoon is forecast to pass over waters southwest of Jeju Island around 9 a.m. before moving northward along the western coast.
Typhoon Ampil batters Japan’s Chiba prefecture, sparks mass evacuations and travel disruptions
More than 18,000 people in Mobara have been told to evacuate, while additional evacuation orders have been enforced in Fukushima Prefecture.
North Korea exploits flood recovery for Kim Jong Un propaganda amid growing public exhaustion
Despite the scale of the disaster, Kim has rejected offers of international aid from countries such as China and Russia, opting instead to emphasize the regime’s principle of self-reliance.
North Korean citizens risk lives to save leaders’ portraits amid Yalu river flooding
Amid the disaster, reports emerged of North Koreans risking their lives to save portraits of the country’s former leaders, Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il, as they fled their inundated homes.
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