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NHK
3 days ago
- Climate
- NHK
Monsoon rains kill at least 54 people in Pakistan
Heavy monsoon rains in Pakistan have killed more than 50 people and injured over 200. Disaster authorities say the rainfall has triggered floods in the central state of Punjab, inundating villages and destroying buildings. Officials say at least 54 people were killed in the 24 hours through Thursday. Pakistan's monsoon season has been underway since late June, causing severe damage across the country. Authorities say a total of 178 people have been killed so far. Record monsoon rains in 2022 left one-third of the country's land inundated and killed over 1,700 people. The economy was also badly hit. Weather authorities are urging people to stay on high alert.
NHK
07-07-2025
- Climate
- NHK
Severe Tropical Storm Danas makes landfall in Taiwan
Severe Tropical Storm Danas made landfall on Taiwan's main island on Sunday. The storm has left two people dead and more than 300 injured. Local weather officials say Severe Tropical Storm Danas made landfall in Chiayi County, southern Taiwan, at around 11:40 p.m. They say the storm headed north and moved to the East China Sea at around 6 a.m. on Monday. Taiwanese TV station TVBS reported that intense winds and rain caused branches of roadside trees to sway and some buildings partially collapsed. Fire services and other sources say a 69-year-old man died in the southern city of Tainan when his vehicle was hit by a fallen tree. A 60-year-old patient recuperating at home in the city died because his ventilator stopped in a power outage. Authorities say 334 people were injured over a wide area, mostly in southern Taiwan. Transportation has also been affected. A total of 138 flights, or about half of the daily total within Taiwan, were canceled on Monday. Some flights between Taiwan and other destinations, including China, have also been canceled. Taiwanese weather authorities say strong winds and rain are expected to continue until Monday night.
