Updated on July 10, 2016 02:00 PM (IST): Nepartak wreaks havoc over China
After causing widespread destruction over the island nation of Taiwan, Super Typhoon weakened into a tropical storm before making landfall over the Fujian province of China.
A trail of destruction was left by the Typhoon as five people went missing and over 1000 homes were damaged. More than 4 lakh people were evacuated. Not only this several flights and train services were also cancelled during this period.
Rainfall of varying intensity was witnessed in four counties between 250 mm and 400 mm. However, other 21 counties received slightly less rain ranging between 100 mm and 200 mm as reported by the Xinhua news agency.
As per reports, villages, farmlands as well as urban areas witnessed flooding rains. Ahead of the typhoon, several parts of China has already been reeling under flood like situation making conditions all the more worse for the residents.
Updated on July 9, 2016 10:55 AM (IST): Super Typhoon Nepartak leaves 3 dead in Taiwan, China next target
The first Super Typhoon of the season has wreaked havoc over Taiwan. So much so that at least three people have reportedly been killed with over 140 being injured. The island nation was battered by torrential rains and strong winds gusting up to 230 kmph.
Now, the Super Typhoon is expected to target China soon. The China’s State Oceanic Department has issued the first red alert of the year warning people living off the coast of the heavy rain which is approaching China anytime now.
Toppled cars, damaged homes and gusty winds left Taiwan helpless. Scores have gone missing and heavy rain continues to soak the island nation of Taiwan.
The storm is now crossing the Formosa Strait all set to make a landfall over Southeast China which is to be its final landfall. The island nation of Taiwan has already seen more than 20 inches of rain.
Heavy to very heavy rain is expected over South and Southeast China as Nepartak gets closer. Parts of China have already been reeling under massive floods and this Typhoon will only make things worse.
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Updated on July 8, 2016 08:30 AM (IST): Super Typhoon Nepartak throttles Taiwan, causes massive damage
The first super typhoon of the season has finally made landfall over the eastern coast of Taiwan battering the region. The Super typhoon made landfall as a Category 4 Typhoon at about 15 km south of the eastern city of Taitung.
A massive destruction was in store for the island nation as cars were seen overturning, houses being damaged and roofs of buildings being mercilessly torn off during the landfall. As per the Taiwan Central Emergency Operations Centre, one person has reportedly been killed and about 66 have been injured as well.
During the time of landfall, Super Typhoon packed winds up to 240 kmph. Torrential rainfall accompanied with very strong winds was observed in Taiwan. Many people shared pictures on social media of cars being upside down.
More than 300 mm of rainfall has been recorded over some parts in a mere 12 hours. Central and Southern Taiwan are expected to receive more rains during the next few hours. Two railway stations are out of service, several flights have also been delayed.
More than 15000 people were evacuated before the storm’s landfall. More than 1300 homes have been reeling under power outage.
Now, after crossing Taiwan coast, the Typhoon will enter the Formosa Strait and will hit China during the next 24 to 48 hours. However, the Typhoon is expected to weaken to quite an extent during this time and may hit China as a Cat 1 or 2 Typhoon
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Updated on July 7, 2016 09:43 AM (IST): Nepartak, first Super Typhoon of the season to hit Taiwan
Nepartak, the first tropical storm formed in the West Pacific after a good 200 days has intensified into a Category 5 storm. The Super Typhoon has left Taiwan on high alert as it may make a landfall over Taiwan anytime now.
In terms of intensification, Nepartak has displayed a phenomenal performance as the system underwent severe transformation in just about a day. Nepartak took a mere 24 hours in becoming a Category 4 storm on Tuesday from a Tropical storm.
Thereafter, extremely warm waters of the Pacific and light wind shear has only helped Nepartak into intensifying into a ravening Super Typhoon with sustained winds exceeding 250 kmph.
As per the Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC), the super typhoon is expected to make landfall over Taiwan tonight which is why the country has been on high alert. The super typhoon has developed a clear eye which indicates its strength and its devastating potential.
After making landfall over Taiwan, the Super Typhoon is expected to weaken and enter the Formosa Strait. However, as it enters the waters again, it may regain strength before striking the East China coast possibly as a Category 1 Typhoon
Torrential rains with fierce winds and high ocean waves are in store for Taiwan. The eastern parts of Taiwan have been given Typhoon warnings. Some parts of the country could also witness flash flooding which may further lead to mudslides.
Nepartak is the first Category 5 Typhoon or hurricane formed this year anywhere in the Northern Hemisphere. The all-time storm drought record was also broken in the Northwest Pacific after the formation of Nepartak.
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Updated on July 6, 2016 10:40 AM (IST): Strongest storm Nepartak likely to give flooding rain in Taiwan, Japan
After putting a phenomenal display of rapid intensification, tropical storm Nepartak is likely to become Category 5 super typhoon within next 24 hours. While it is slated to give flooding rainfall in parts of Taiwan and Japan, it will gradually threaten eastern China and South Korea by the weekend.
The storm had been sustaining winds of 150 miles per hour since last few days that put it at the brink of Category 5 intensity.
The storm is expected to provide significant damage to Taiwan on July 7 after which it will head towards eastern China later this week. Shanghai will also be threatened by this system, but Nepartak is not expected to hit there at a high intensity.
Once in the Yellow Sea this weekend, Nepartak is expected to begin weakening and will curve toward the Korean Peninsula.
Nepartak will continue to be over very warm ocean waters of 31°C (88°F) with light wind shear of 5 - 10 knots until about six hours before its expected landfall in Taiwan.
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Updated on July 5, 2016 01:30 PM (IST): Tropical storm Nepartak strengthens, heads towards Japan
The tropical storm Nepartak in the West Pacific Ocean has now strengthened to category one typhoon. As it was in a developing stage, it had made its closest point of approach to South Guam, posing a threat to East Asian regions including East China, Taiwan and Japan.
This tropical storm is likely to become category two system in next 24 hours and therefore, a powerful typhoon later, possibly the category four typhoon.
The system is having a long sea travel and many variables exist to affect its path and intensity.
Presently, the system is sustained with a wind speed of 120 km/hr and is centered around 15.4°North and 136.7°East.
This storm has formed over the weekend on July 3 is the first named storm in the western Pacific basin this year setting a record for the longest stretch of 200 days in 66 years. The previous record being 198 days, set twice, in 1973 and 1998.
It is expected that Nepartak will halt from hitting Philippines and Taiwan and recurve thereafter heading towards Korea and Japan.
Updated on July 4, 2016 05:14 PM (IST): Tropical storm forms in Pacific after 200 days
The tropical storm Nepartak which has formed in the West Pacific Ocean is likely to head northwestward steadily and therefore is expected to strengthen to become a strong typhoon.
As it is in a developing stage, it has made its closest point of approach to South Guam. This storm is likely to pose a threat to East Asian regions including East China, Taiwan and Japan.
Nepartak remains on track to barrel northwest over the next few days, with Ishigaki, one of Japan's southwestern-most Ryukyu Islands, as the center.
This tropical storm is likely to affect Taiwan and further curve north towards the Yellow Sea, south-southwest of the Korean peninsula.
The system is having a long sea travel and many variables exist to affect its path and intensity.
Presently, the system is moving with a speed of 10 km/hr and is centered around 11.8°North and 141.9°East.
The recent storm which has just formed over the weekend on July 3, is the first named storm in the western north Pacific basin this year setting a record for the longest stretch of 200 days in 66 years. The previous record being 198 days, set twice, in 1973 and 1998.
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Nepartak continues to develop slowly and is expected to cover most the west-southwest of Guam. As per now, no typhoon-strength winds are expected on the island, however, it could be stormy for the rest of the Fourth of July, with thunderstorm and rain squalling up to 60-70 km/hr. No cautions or forewarnings are given in effect for Guam and adjoining regions.
According to weather experts, the uncertainty about the track of the system remains and therefore, it’s difficult to predict precise future course.
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