Typhoon reaches Taiwan after swiping Philippines (Category 5 storm hits Taiwan)

[Mugsy]

Source: Reuters

TAIPEI (Reuters) - A super-strength typhoon that brought flooding to parts of the Philippines tore into Taiwan on Friday, forcing the cancellation of flights and sending coastal residents rushing to secure their homes.



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Typhoons draw strength from warm waters of the South Pacific and South China Sea, regularly targeting the Philippines, Japan, China, Taiwan and Hong Kong over the summer, sometimes with catastrophic effect.

In the Philippines, rains exacerbated by Typhoon Sepat continued to soak Manila and surrounding provinces on Friday after the cyclone brought the capital to a near standstill two days earlier, with major roads in the vicinity under water up to 5 feet (1.5 metres) deep in places.

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Read more: http://in.reuters.com/article/worldNews/idINIndia-29030020070817

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When you hear Right-wingers talking about what a "calm" storm season we've had so far, remind them that there are more oceans than just the Atlantic.

[dbonds]

1. Tai Pai is such a wonderful city.

Spent 3 great weeks there. I wish them well.

[oldhippie]

6. I lived in Taipei for three years .......

.... in the early 70's. Still have family there. It's changed a lot since then, it's a thoroughly modern city now. This typhoon will hit hard.

[uppityperson]

2. k&r for Taiwan

[Feron]

3. Ouch.

I wish anyone there the best. :(

[Phrogman]

4. You know, its funny. Even a threat of a cat 4 in the US and the worlds media shits their pants

Cat 5's can smash smash anywhere else in the world and most Americans could give a fuck less.

Thank you people that posted for your show of concern and support.

PM
Philippines

[uppityperson]

5. Kick for people around the world having to deal with major weather.

Phrogman, I know. I have felt like posting something in GD about electronics costing more after Sepat, wonder if that would get notice.

Edited to say I did.
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