Typhoon Halong lashed Japan’s Izu Islands with strong winds and heavy rain on Thursday (Oct 9). Japanese weather authorities said the typhoon passed over areas of the Izu archipelago south of the main Japanese island of Honshu, damaging houses and buildings across Hachijo-jima. #japan #japannews | CNA

Pacific 'Super Typhoon' set to smash into Philippines with terrifying 220km/h winds as storm suddenly explodes into Category 4 monster By DAILY MAIL REPORTER A devastating 'super typhoon' is rapidly strengthening in the Pacific and is now forecast to become a terrifying Category 4 BEAST, threatening a direct hit on the Philippines early next week. In a terrifying new forecast, the US Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC) has warned that Tropical Depression #32W – set to be named 'Uwan' or 'Fung Wo