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Typhoon Hato batters under-prepared Macau

The force 10 storm caught Macau unawares, killing at least nine people and leaving a trail of destruction in its wake.

China

Typhoon batters Hong Kong

Typhoon Hato has caused authorities to raise the hurricane threat level to 10 for the first time in five years

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Typhoon Hato rips into Hong Kong

A category 10 Typhoon, the strongest, is smashing into Hong Kong.

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Typhoon in Japan

A strong typhoon made landfall on Wakayama Peninsula, western Japan on Monday, bringing heavy rain and strong winds

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Japan

Typhoon Noru takes aim at central Japan

Typhoon Noru takes aim at central Japan

China

Dozens rescued from stormy weather in southwest China

Tourists were taken to safety in two separate operations as a typhoon and landslides caused havoc.

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Landslides and flooding feared as Typhoon Nanmadol hits Japan

Typhoon Nanmadol hits Nagasaki bringing winds of up to 144km/h and possible landslides and flooding.

World

Philippines: Learning to weather a storm

In 2013 Typhoon Haiyan devastated the Philippines. Since then global funding has helped the island country develop a solid risk reduction programme.

Philippines

At least six killed in Philippines typhoon

The typhoon that spoiled Christmas Day in parts of the Philippines has killed at least six people, officials say.

Philippines

Typhoon Nock-ten roars through Philippines, killing four people

Storm warnings remained in place in the Philippines on Monday – although Typhoon Nock-ten, which caused at least four deaths over Christmas, had lost most of its…

China

Typhoon Haima shuts down Hong Kong

Typhoon Haima, measuring eight out of ten on the authorities' severe storm scale, shut down Hong Kong on Friday morning.

Bermuda

Hurricane Nicole brings floods and power cuts to Bermuda

Hurricane Nicole has been battering Bermuda.

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The devastating impact of Hurricane Matthew in Haiti

Aerial footage shows destruction along Haitian coast after Hurricane Matthew.

Haiti

Aid supplies reach Haiti, as death toll soars to nearly 900

The trail of destruction wreaked by Hurricane Matthew in Haiti is seen clearly from the air.

Haiti

Hurricane Matthew's wild winds leaves hundreds dead in impoverished Haiti

Two days after Hurricane Matthew hit Haiti the scale of the disaster is only just emerging.

USA

'Matthew is a very big and very bad beast' as Florida faces significant flooding

Hurricane Matthew is battering the Florida coastline with relentless wind and rain.

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South Korea: typhoon Chaba causes severe flooding

Typhoon Chaba has hit the southern South Korean city of Ulsan, causing heavy flooding and widespread damage.

Taiwan

Typhoon Megi slams into Taiwan

At least four people have died and 316 have been injured after the powerful storm hit the north-east of the country.

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Typhoon leaves trail of destruction in China

Typhoon Meranti has ripped through China’s Fujian province leaving a trail of destruction.

China

Chinese authorities wrestle with the aftermath of Super Typhoon Meranti

Authorities and residents of Fuijan province in southeastern China are dealing with the aftermath of typhoon Meranti.