Typhoon Shanshan is expected to hit Wednesday through Thursday. It's already bringing strong winds and heavy rain and preparations are underway to minimize damage. https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20180808_15/ | NHK WORLD-JAPAN

28K views · 362 reactions | Japanese military personnel rescue residents stranded by high waters brought by typhoon Hagibis. As many as 33 are dead from the storm, local media reported. https://abcn.ws/2IM2SOe | ABC News | Facebook

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