• Typhoon Dolphin strengthens near Okinawa, 5 injured as China braces for landfall

    ByRishav Kothari

    Typhoon Dolphin re-intensified while passing close to northwestern Okinawa on August 7, 2026, leaving at least five people injured, five homes partially damaged and 16 920 households without power. China’s National Meteorological Center (NMC) said the typhoon could strengthen further before making landfall between Zhejiang and northern Fujian from the afternoon of August 9 to the morning of August 10, with eastern Zhejiang potentially receiving more than 600 mm (23.6 inches) of rain through August 10.

  • Tropical Storm “Pulasan” moves over Okinawa and heads toward Shanghai, China

    ByTeo Blašković

    Tropical Storm “Pulasan” — described as disorganized but still impactful, passed over Okinawa, Japan on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, bringing varying wind speeds to different parts of the region. The storm is now heading towards Shanghai, marking the second storm to hit the city in under a week, following Typhoon “Bebinka”.