Typhoons/Hurricanes

Typhoon Dolphin set to hit China's east coast, triggering flood warnings

A drone view shows various vessels moored at the Huangqi National Central Fishing Port, as Typhoon Dolphin approaches, in Huangqi town of Lianjiang, Fuzhou, Fujian province, China August 8, 2026. cnsphoto via REUTERS

SIA flights among more than 20 between Singapore and Shanghai cancelled due to Typhoon Dolphin

Passengers affected by the cancellations can seek a full refund for the unused portion of their tickets, or request alternative flights.

Scientists turn to sharks to improve hurricane predictions

Sharks are tagged to collect data that may provide information on the intensity of hurricanes before they make landfall.

Typhoon Dolphin hits Japan’s Okinawa, China shuts ports ahead of landfall

A car makes its way through strong winds and rain as Typhoon Dolphin approaches Kagoshima in Japan on Aug 7.

Taipei says China’s traffic control order for Taiwan Strait during typhoon is ‘ridiculous’

The typhoon is tracking to the north of Taiwan and is expected to make landfall on China’s east coast late on Aug 7 or early Aug 8.

Large typhoon in Pacific to approach south-western Japan islands

Typhoon Dolphin, the 13th typhoon of 2026, was forecast to approach islands stretching south-west from Kyushu as well as Okinawa in the coming days.

Hong Kong sees wettest July since 1997 with more rain coming

Beyond heavy rain linked to Typhoon Noul, downpours in Hong Kong had been steady in July.

Asia faces major risks of extreme weather conditions from ‘super’ El Nino, insurer says

Cracked rice fields caused by prolonged drought in Aceh Province, Indonesia. The El Nino phenomenon is expected to reach strong intensity through to January 2027.

China’s southern and central provinces brace themselves for flood risk after Typhoon Noul

Villages are surrounded by floodwaters after heavy rainfall from Typhoon Noul, in Wuhua county, Guangdong province, China, on July 27.

Flash flood at north-west China tourist site kills 10, injures 23: Report

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