Amidst severe rainfall and flood risks, Zhongfang County in Hunan Province initiated an emergency response, safely relocating 568 residents from high-risk areas by early morning on June 13th. The county government ensured comprehensive support at temporary shelters, achieving zero casualties.
Guangdong province is experiencing its longest period of heavy rainfall this season, prompting the provincial Department of Water Resources to issue flood risk warnings on June 13. Several cities and counties are at high risk of flash floods, with authorities urging vigilance and preparedness.
Poland's Institute of Meteorology and Water Management (IMGW) has issued yellow and orange hydrological warnings due to intense rainfall causing rapid water level rises. Orange warnings are in effect for the Sękówka basin in Małopolskie, with potential for short-term alarm levels. Yellow warnings cover multiple voivodeships, anticipating significant water level increases and localized flooding, especially in urban areas.
Typhoon Jangmi made landfall in western Japan on Wednesday, causing widespread flooding, mudslides, and injuring dozens. The highest flood warning was issued for the Koza River before being downgraded. The government reported damage across Kyushu to the Kanto region.
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Typhoon No. 6 caused temporary Level 4 flood warnings, indicating a high risk and potential for evacuation orders, on multiple Tokyo rivers on May 3rd. Evacuation orders were issued for parts of Toshima and Suginami wards.
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Typhoon No. 6 made landfall in Wakayama Prefecture, triggering Japan's first Level 5 special flood warning. Heavy rain disrupted commutes in Tokyo and Kansai, causing transport delays. Tokyo Metropolitan Government established a flood control headquarters.
Typhoon No. 6 made landfall in southern Wakayama Prefecture early on the 3rd. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a Level 5 special flood warning for the Kure River, later downgraded. "Linear rainbands" caused intense rainfall in Shizuoka and Kanagawa, with evacuation orders issued in Tokyo and other areas.
Typhoon Lan is moving northeast, prompting flood warnings in Tokyo and a special alert for Wakayama Prefecture due to potential river overflows. A "linear rain band" has also formed over Shizuoka Prefecture, bringing extremely heavy rainfall.
Typhoon No. 6 has triggered Level 4 flood warnings on multiple rivers in Tokyo, indicating a high risk requiring immediate evacuation for all residents in affected areas. Evacuation orders are in place for Hachijo Town, with elderly and vulnerable residents advised to evacuate in Setagaya, Bunkyo, Machida, and Oshima towns. The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has established a flood control headquarters.
Typhoon No. 6 has triggered Level 4 flood warnings, the second-highest danger level, for multiple rivers in Tokyo, including Zenpukuji River, Noga River, Senga River, Meguro River, and Kanda River. Evacuation orders are in effect for Hachijo Town, with elderly evacuation advisories issued in Setagaya, Bunkyo, Machida, and Oshima towns.
Typhoon Lan is moving northeast, prompting flood warnings in Tokyo and a special alert for Wakayama Prefecture. A "level 4 flood danger warning" is in effect for the Zenpukuji, Nogawa, and Sengawa rivers in Tokyo, urging residents to evacuate to higher floors. In Wakayama, the Kii River may have already overflowed, with a "level 5 special flood warning" issued. Shizuoka Prefecture's Izu region is experiencing a "linear precipitation zone" with extremely heavy rain.
Typhoon No. 6 made landfall in southern Wakayama Prefecture around 4:30 AM on the 3rd. The Japan Meteorological Agency and Wakayama Prefecture issued a special flood warning for the Kozagawa River, citing a risk of flooding, the highest level on their five-tier alert system.
Typhoon No. 6 is moving northeast off the coast of Shikoku. "Level 4 Flood Danger Warning" was issued for the Hiroto River and Sakaya River in Miyazaki Prefecture. Linear rainbands may form over Shikoku, Kinki, and Tokai until the 3rd.
Typhoon Rammasun is nearing southern Kyushu, Japan, with heavy rainfall expected across western and eastern regions. Miyazaki Prefecture issued its first-ever Level 4 flood risk alert under the new disaster warning system.
Japan's Meteorological Agency issued its first-ever Level 4 flood danger warning for the Hiroto and Sakatani rivers in Nichinan City, Miyazaki Prefecture, on May 2nd. This warning, part of a new disaster alert system, indicates a high risk of flooding and serves as a guideline for local authorities to issue evacuation orders.
An early flood warning system in Nepal's Everest region, designed to protect thousands from catastrophic glacial lake bursts, has fallen into disrepair with siren towers rusting and some batteries stolen, officials admit. The $3.5m system for Imja lake has had no maintenance since 2016, while satellite data transmission remains unreliable. Six villages and over 60,000 annual tourists are at risk as scientists warn climate change is causing Himalayan glacial lakes to expand dangerously.
