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Typhoon Meranti threatens parts of Southeast Asia

Posted on 12 September, 2016 by Met Office Press Office

The western North Pacific has had a quieter than average typhoon season so far with only five tropical storms attaining typhoon status (winds of 74 mph or greater). However, the latest storm which formed over the weekend, named Meranti, has … Continue reading →

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Taiwan preparing for violent Typhoon

Posted on 4 August, 2015 by Met Office Press Office

A Typhoon is expected to bring flooding to parts of Taiwan and eastern China later this week with 500-700mm of rain forecast. Typhoon Soudelor is at the moment moving through the northwestern Pacific Ocean and looks likely to track across … Continue reading →

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