Japan Floods: A State of Disaster

Homes in Japan are inundated, and many washed away after rivers broke their banks in the wake of Typhoon Etau

September 11, 2015May 13, 2016 Phillip Charlier 0 Comment fukushima, japan floods, typhoon etau

Unprecedented rain has caused massive flooding in at least two prefectures north of Tokyo and just south of Fukushima where a nuclear power facility damaged by the the 2011 earthquake and tsunami has struggled to contain contamination. Owner of the damaged nuclear power plant, TEPCO has reported that it’s drainage pumps were overwhelmed, and massive amounts of contaminated water are being contained at the site. Other sources claim contaminated water has flowed into the sea. Dramatic scenes of destruction reminiscent of

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August 10, 2015 Phillip Charlier 0 Comment Tainan, tornado

During unsettled weather, Sunday August 9, in the wake of Typhoon Soudelor, a tornado swept across Tainan County. Dramatic dashcam footage captured the moment a small car was swept along a road and a scooter rider is swept off his motorcyle.

A fallen tree blocks a road in Taichung City Taiwan well before the full brunt of Typhoon Soudelor is felt

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August 8, 2015August 8, 2015 Phillip Charlier 0 Comment news, Taiwan, typhoon soudelor, video

Typhoon Soudelor made landfall on Taiwan last night and was felt at its most intense in Taipei in the early hours of the morning. Here are some citizen videos showing the intensity of the storm and its aftermath.

People stand in front of huge waves caused by Typhoon Soudelor in Taiwan August 7, 2015

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August 7, 2015August 7, 2015 Phillip Charlier 0 Comment news, Taiwan, taiwan typhoon, typhoon soudelor, weather

The whole island of Taiwan is now under the influence of this year’s strongest tropical storm Typhoon Soudelor. Huge waves began pounding the east coast this morning, and tourists packed trains and buses to leave the popular tourist areas. Airports were crowded with travelers forming long lines to find vacant seats on flights before take-offs and landings are halted. The following incidents happened during the afternoon of August 7, long before the full brunt of the Typhoon was felt. In

Typhoon Soudelor photographed from the International Space Station on Aug. 4, 2015, NASA.

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August 6, 2015August 6, 2015 Phillip Charlier 0 Comment Taiwan, typhoon soudelor

The strongest typhoon to form in the Pacific this year is plowing towards Taiwan at the time of writing Thursday evening August 6, 2015. The full brunt of Typhoon Soudelor is expected to be felt Friday night as the typhoon crosses the island. The forecast track will take it across the middle of the island before heading north-west across the Taiwan Strait into China. The first rains brought by the typhoon have already fallen in Taipei, and other parts of Taiwan.

A scooter rider rides through floodwater, making a splash

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July 23, 2015July 23, 2015 Phillip Charlier 0 Comment flood, news, taipei, torrential rain, tropical climate, weather

Several areas in New Taipei City and the northern region of Taiwan experienced minor flooding and traffic chaos when a storm front dumped torrential rain during a relatively short period in the afternoon. Sanchong District was the worst-affected with 101 mm of rain, while Taoyuan’s Fuxing District was close behind with 99 mm recorded. Other areas affected were Banciao, Xinzhuang and Taipei City. https://youtu.be/VbBRDPVrpm8 https://youtu.be/B9yOc43w0Qc

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