Nations worst-hit by extreme weather

After killing 59 in Philippines, Typhoon Mangkhut wreaks havoc in Hong Kong, China

It is one of the most powerful storms to hit the region in decades

Typhoon Rammasun leaves more than 100 dead in Philippines and China

Another typhoon, Matmo, may strike Taiwan by Wednesday, say news reports

Typhoon Wipha kills 17 in Japan

Japan Meteorological Agency had called it once-in-a-decade event

Typhoon Soudelor claims at least 20 lives in Taiwan

The storm, however, weakened after entering inland China

Typhoon Tembin: death toll crosses 230 in the Philippines; Vietnam spared the wrath

The storm, which left a trail of death and destruction in the Philippines, did not make landfall in Vietnam

Typhoon Megi kills 5, injures over 600 in Taiwan and China

After causing human casualties in Taiwan, the typhoon moved westward and made landfall in eastern China

Stormy September: Several tropical storms turn into typhoons, hurricanes

Super typhoon Noru is battering Philippines, while Floridians in US are gearing up for hurricane Ian

Japan braces for super typhoon Trami

The cloud temperatures also indicate that the typhoon carries copious amount of rainfall with it

Super Typhoon Hinnamnor: 2022’s strongest storm heads to East China Sea, threatens Japanese islands

Storm must reach sustained winds of at least 240  kmph in order to be classified as a super typhoon

Typhoon Haiyan reaches Vietnam, China

Haiyan, which has claimed over 10,000 lives, is reportedly one of the strongest storms on record  

In the future, we could snuff out cyclones. But weather control comes with new risks

If cyclone control is perfected, what would stop a country trying to redirect cyclones towards a rival?

China on alert as Nida makes way to mainland after Hong Kong

Nida had earlier passed over the Philippines and is said to be the strongest typhoon in the region since 1983

Powerful typhoon headed for Philippines

Country’s disaster management officials have alerted authorities to keep relief material ready

Typhoon Rammasun claims 12 lives in Philippines, millions evacuated

Typhoon Haiyan, which hit the country in November last year, had killed more than 6,000

Typhoon Haiyan hits Philippines

It is believed to be the world’s strongest typhoon this year and is being called super-typhoon

Strongest typhoon in 25 years strikes Japan

Typhoon Jebi made landfall with winds averaging 216km/h

Tropical thunderstorms are set to grow stronger as the world warms

The amount of atmospheric energy available to thunderstorms will increase in response to climate change

Radioactive contamination rises to record levels in Fukushima

Increase in radioactivity blamed on the recent typhoon, Phanfone

Earth just experienced its 6th-warmest August on record

Warmest August on record was experienced in both North America and Europe

Japan gets 3 times the average July rain in 5 days; at least 100 killed

While extreme rain in western Japan has caused devastating landslides, destroying infrastructure, more such landslides are on cards

In photos, the cost of a natural disaster

A new report by reinsurance giant Munich Re reveals that natural disasters caused global economic damage upto $160 billion in 2018. As per the …

Typhoon Rammasun moving towards India

India Met office says it will have positive impact on southwest monsoon in India

Typhoon Koppu brings severe floods to Philippines

Till now, the slow-moving typhoon has killed two people and forced tens of thousands to flee from their homes

The cyclone that lived longest: How Freddy broke all kinds of records

It killed 140 people across Madagascar, Mozambique & Malawi, where it caused torrential rainfall, flooding & landslides