Typhoon Shanshan threatens heavy rain and traffic disruption in southwestern Japan
TOKYO (AP) — A powerful typhoon was approaching Japan’s southwestern islands Tuesday, with weather officials cautioning residents about heavy rain and violent winds expected in the region over the coming days. The Japan Meteorological Agency said Typhoon Shanshan was about…
US military open to escorting Philippine ships in the South China Sea, senior admiral says
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The U.S. military is open to the possibility of escorting Philippine ships in the disputed South China Sea, depending on consultations under the allies’ 1951 Mutual Defense Treaty, the head of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command said Tuesday…
Rain showers forecast in Metro Manila, other parts of Luzon, Visayas
INQUIRER FILES MANILA, Philippines — Overcast skies and rain showers are expected in Metro Manila and other parts of Luzon and the Visayas on Tuesday due to southwest monsoon or “habagat”, according to the state weather bureau. “Based on our satellite image, we…
First signal of new low pressure near East Sea
The latest storm and tropical depression forecast says a cloud cluster in the Mimaropa area, Philippines is expected to become a new low pressure area near the East Sea. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said it…
The truth about the news of a super typhoon appearing near the East Sea
Rappler.com’s latest storm report refutes widespread reports of a super typhoon near the South China Sea. Information about the super typhoon near the East Sea was spread by a YouTube channel, which emphasized that, according to the latest weather report,…
Storms on storms appear in storm season hotspots
According to the latest storm information, there are currently two hurricanes and one major storm in the Pacific Ocean. The Pacific Ocean has been a hotbed of storms this week, with two storms in the northeast and one in the…