Typhoons

China’s factory activity contracted in July, with the official manufacturing PMI falling to 49.2, the first decline in five months. Weak domestic demand, disrupted by typhoons and sluggish property-sector-driven spending, contributed to the contraction, while exports in technology products remain a growth driver.

A Hong Kong Red Cross study found parts of northern Hong Kong face the highest risk of climate-related disasters. Over 50% of the city is at high risk from two or three hazards like typhoons, extreme heat, or fires, prompting calls for climate resilience planning in development.

Extreme rainfall across Asia, from Afghanistan to Taiwan, has caused flash floods and typhoons, destroying homes and crops. In Afghanistan's Dur Baba district, villagers reported unprecedented 10-day rains collapsing mud and stone houses, with residents stating such intense rainfall is occurring more frequently each year.

Seven developing countries are adopting China's AI-powered weather warning system, Mazu, to enhance disaster preparedness for typhoons and rainstorms. Pan Jinjun, chief engineer at the China Meteorological Administration, described the system as an international public good offering tailored early warnings for developing nations.

China is preparing for consecutive typhoons as extreme weather events, including record rains, tornadoes, landslides, and floods, disrupt southern regions. Flooding has caused cobras and zoo animals to be displaced.

The odds of a Super El Niño are increasing, which could lead to deadly consequences such as more powerful typhoons, famine, and wildfires. The climate system is linked to these extreme weather and agricultural impacts.

Japan's disaster preparedness is struggling to adapt to a growing tourist boom, as recent earthquakes, typhoons, and landslides highlight ongoing challenges. A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck Iwate prefecture amid a series of tremors, compounding recovery efforts from previous typhoons and worsening weather forecasts.

The article explains how hurricanes and typhoons form as powerful tropical storms. It discusses how climate change is contributing to these storms becoming more intense as global temperatures rise.

The article explains how hurricanes and typhoons form as powerful tropical storms. It reports that these storms are becoming increasingly intense due to global warming and climate change.

Two RAF Typhoons were scrambled from a Romanian air base to intercept Russian drones near NATO airspace but did not fire as the drones remained within Ukrainian airspace. British defense sources clarified the jets did not enter Ukrainian airspace, contradicting reports of drones being shot down, which would have escalated tensions between NATO and Russia.