South Korea – Typhoon Omais Dumps 98mm of Rain in 1 Hour

2021-08-25T16:08+0200floodlist (en)

Typhoon Omais made landfall in South Korea late on 23 August 2021. Heavy rain flooded roads, railways and homes and threatened landslides which prompted some evacuations but there were no reports of injuries or casualties. Track of Typhoon Omais in South Korea 23 August 2021. Image: Korea Meteorological Administration.

More Rain in the Offing as Typhoon Omais Recedes

2021-08-25T05:42+0200chosun (en)

Korea is expected to see more rain this week after typhoon Omais recedes. According to the Korea Meteorological Administration, a seasonal monsoon will reach the country on Wednesday, bringing up to 80 mm of rain to the Chungcheong and Jeolla provinces through the end of the week.

Dozens of Flights, Shipping Routes Canceled due to Typhoon Omais

2021-08-25T00:26+0200hellenicshippingnews (en)

According to the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters, 86 domestic flights were canceled as of 6 a.m. Tuesday, including 35 at Jeju International Airport and 31 at Gimpo International Airport. Also as of 6 a.m. some 70 passenger ships on 53 routes, including between Mokpo and Jeju and Busan and Jeju, were canceled.

Il tifone Omais si abbatte sulla Corea del Sud: 205mm di pioggia e oltre 10.000 evacuati – FOTO

2021-08-24T16:17+0200meteoweb (it)

Con venti di oltre 65km/h e pressione di 996hPa, il tifone Omais è il primo tifone stagionale a raggiungere la Corea del Sud . Le città di Sacheon e Geoje, nella provincia di Gyeongsang meridionale, sono state le più colpite dalle precipitazioni, con oltre 205mm di pioggia nella giornata di ieri, lunedì 23 agosto.

Speciale infrastrutture: Corea del Sud, tifone Omais causa danni a infrastrutture e abitazioni

2021-08-24T16:13+0200agenzianova (it)

Seul, 24 ago 16:00 - (Agenzia Nova) - Il tifone Omais ha causato allagamenti di abitazioni e infrastrutture dopo aver raggiunto la costa meridionale della Corea del Sud alla mezzanotte di ieri, 23 agosto. Le autorità sudcoreane hanno evacuato oltre 10mila persone nelle città maggiormente colpite dal....

Typhoon Omais leaves South Korea flooded as storm makes landfall

2021-08-24T15:40+0200independent-UK (en)

Typhoon Omais flooded roads and houses resulting in more than 10,000 people to evacuate after making landfall in southern Korea. While Typhoon warnings issued the previous day were all lifted, the south Korean cities were lashed by heavy rainfall and strong winds.

Typhoon Omais leaves behind flooded homes, damaged roads, railways in S. Korea Typhoon Omais weakened into an extratropical cyclone Tuesday morning, after making landfall...

2021-08-24T13:15+0200panorama-am-en (en)

Typhoon Omais weakened into an extratropical cyclone Tuesday morning, after making landfall around midnight Monday, flooding roads and houses, and forcing more than 10,000 people to evacuate in southern South Korean cities that lay in its path, The Korean Herald reported.

Météo : le typhon Omais provoque des dégâts dans le sud du pays

2021-08-24T09:21+0200kbs-fr (fr)

La pluie a recouvert l'ensemble de la péninsule coréenne, tôt ce mardi, avec le passage du typhon Omais , désormais rétrogradé en tempête tropicale. Celui-ci a provoqué des dégâts aux routes et aux habitations ainsi que des coupures d'électricité dans le sud du pays.

Corea del Sud: tifone Omais causa danni a infrastrutture e abitazioni

2021-08-24T07:12+0200agenzianova (it)

Seul, 24 ago 06:56 - (Agenzia Nova) - Il tifone Omais ha causato allagamenti di abitazioni e infrastrutture dopo aver raggiunto la costa meridionale della Corea del Sud alla mezzanotte di ieri, 23 agosto. Le autorità sudcoreane hanno evacuato oltre 10mila persone nelle città maggiormente colpite dal....

Typhoon Omais Displaces People, Leads to Blackouts

2021-08-24T03:00+0200kbs-en (en)

Typhoon Omais brought sharp winds and pelting rain to the southern region, displacing people and knocking out power throughout the night. According to the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters, ten people were displaced from their homes in Tongyeong, South Gyeongsang Province as of 6 a.

Dozens of Flights, Shipping Routes Canceled due to Typhoon Omais

2021-08-24T03:00+0200kbs-en (en)

Dozens of flights and shipping routes were canceled due to Typhoon Omais . According to the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters, 86 domestic flights were canceled as of 6 a.m. Tuesday, including 35 at Jeju International Airport and 31 at Gimpo International Airport. Also as of 6 a.

Typhoon Omais Leaves Damage in Southern Regions

2021-08-24T03:00+0200kbs-en (en)

Typhoon Omais left the east coast of the Korean Peninsula at around 3 a.m. Tuesday, but left damage in the southern regions of the country with heavy rain and winds. According to authorities, some 110 reports of damage were made in the southern port city of Busan, including cars and homes that were flooded.

Typhoon Omais leaves behind flooded homes, damaged roads, railways

2021-08-24T02:53+0200koreatimes (en)

Typhoon Omais weakened into an extratropical cyclone Tuesday morning, after making landfall around midnight Monday, flooding roads and houses, and forcing more than 1,000 people to evacuate in southern South Korean cities that lay in its path. Typhoon warnings issued the previous day were all....

South Korea: Tropical Storm Omais tracking north-northeastward in Sea of Japan as of early Aug. 24 /update 12

2021-08-23T22:25+0200garda-com (en)

Event. Tropical Storm Omais has entered the Sea of Japan (East Sea) and is tracking north-northeastward early Aug. 24. As of 03:00 KST, the storm's center of circulation was approximately 17 km (11 miles) northeast of Pohang in South Korea's North Gyeongsang Province. Omais had made landfall in South Gyeongsang Province late Aug.

Typhoon Omais Quickly Approaching S. Korea's Jeju Island

2021-08-23T13:24+0200kbs-en (en)

Typhoon Omais is pouring heavy rain onto Jeju Island and southern coastal regions as it approached within 230 kilometers of Seogwipo City in southern Jeju on Monday afternoon. The Korea Meteorological Administration(KMA) said as of 3 p.m., Omais was traveling north at 45 kilometers per hour from waters around 233 kilometers southwest of Seogwipo.

Typhoon Omais Quickly Approaching Jeju

2021-08-23T11:53+0200kbs-en (en)

Typhoon Omais is bringing heavy rain onto Jeju Island and southern coastal regions as it approached within around 230 kilometers of Seogwipo City in southern Jeju Monday afternoon. The Korea Meteorological Administration(KMA) said as of 3 p.m., Omais was traveling north at 45 kilometers per hour....

Météo : le typhon Omais se dirige vers la péninsule coréenne

2021-08-23T10:31+0200kbs-fr (fr)

De fortes averses et des bourrasques sont attendues sur les régions côtières du sud. La cause : le typhon Omais , le 12e de l’année, qui doit atteindre le pays ce lundi dans la soirée. Selon Météo-Corée, à 9h ce matin, Omais se trouvait à quelque 500 km au sud de l’île de Jeju et se déplaçait en direction du nord-est à la vitesse de 31 km/h.

ASEAN Weekly Disaster Update Week 33, 16 – 22 August 2021

2021-08-23T10:07+0200reliefWeb (en)

REGIONAL SUMMARY: For the thirty-third (33rd ) week of 2021, a total of 14 disasters (12 floods and 2 landslides) affected the region. Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines have reportedly been affected. Flooding caused by heavy rainfall and the overflowing rivers as well as coastal flooding has....

Bracing for typhoon

2021-08-23T09:20+0200koreatimes (en)

Boats are anchored at a port of Seogwipo on Jeju Island, Monday, as Typhoon Omais approaches the Korean Peninsula. The weather agency forecast heavy rainfall and strong winds in the southern parts of the nation as the typhoon was expected to hit the island and southern coastal area on Monday night and head toward the east coast on Tuesday morning.

Corea del Sud: l'arrivo del tifone Omais preceduto da piogge e maremoti

2021-08-23T08:22+0200agenzianova (it)

Seul, 23 ago 07:55 - (Agenzia Nova) - La regione costiera meridionale della Corea del Sud è stata investita da piogge torrenziali e maremoti oggi, 23 agosto. L'ondata di maltempo precede l'arrivo sulla terraferma del tifone Omais , previsto dall'agenzia meteorologica nazionale nelle prossime ore.

Heavy Downpours, Strong Winds in Forecast as Typhoon Omais Approaches

2021-08-23T07:21+0200kbs-en (en)

Heavy downpours and strong winds are forecast for southern coastal regions, as Typhoon Omais , the 12th typhoon of the year, is expected to land late Monday. The Korea Meteorological Administration(KMA) said as of 9:00 a.m., Omais was traveling northeast at 31 kilometers per hour from waters 500 kilometers southwest of Jeju Island's Seogwipo.

Downpours, strong winds forecast in Jeju, southern coastal areas, as typhoon expected to make landfall

2021-08-23T05:34+0200koreatimes (en)

The southern coastal region is forecast to be hit by heavy downpours and strong winds Monday, as Typhoon Omais is projected to make landfall there later at night, the national weather agency said. The typhoon was located at some 320 kilometers northwest off Okinawa, Japan , as of 4 a.m.

Downpours, strong winds forecast in Jeju, as typhoon expected to make landfall

2021-08-23T04:52+0200bernama (en)

SEOUL, Aug. 23 -- The southern coastal region in Jeju is forecast to be hit by heavy downpours and strong winds Monday, as Typhoon Omais is projected to make landfall there later at night, the national weather agency said. The typhoon was located at some 320 kilometers northwest off Okinawa, Japan , as of 4 a.

Typhoon Omais to Make Landfall in Korea

2021-08-23T04:45+0200chosun (en)

Omais , this year's 12th typhoon, will make a landfall at Yeosu, South Jeolla Province on the southwest coast on Monday night, the Korea Meteorological Administration said Sunday. It will be the first typhoon to hit the Korean Peninsula directly this year.

Heavy Rain to Bombard Southern Regions, Jeju as Typhoon Omais to Land

2021-08-23T02:43+0200kbs-en (en)

Heavy rain will bombard the southern regions of the peninsula and Jeju Island on Monday and Tuesday as Typhoon Omais is forecast to make landfall soon. The Korea Meteorological Administration said on Monday that the typhoon is expected to pass through waters near Jeju at night and make landfall on the southern coast around 12 a.

Storm 'Isang' weakens, exits PH area of responsibility

2021-08-22T11:43+0200mb-com-ph (en)

Tropical cyclone “Isang” (international name “ Omais ”) weakened into a tropical storm as it left the country’s area of responsibility (PAR) on Sunday afternoon, Aug. 22, said the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).

Typhoon Omais to Land on S. Korean's Southern Coast Monday

2021-08-22T08:17+0200kbs-en (en)

Typhon Omais is forecast to land on South Korea's southern coast on Monday night, bringing heavy rains and strong winds. This season's 12th typhoon is currently heading north toward the Korean Peninsula from the waters southwest of Okinawa, Japan . The Korea Meteorological Administration said on....

Philippine Sea: Tropical Storm Omais tracking northwestward in the Philippine Sea as of early Aug. 22 /update 9

2021-08-22T04:17+0200garda-com (en)

Event. Tropical Storm Omais is tracking northwestward in the Philippine Sea early Aug. 22. As of 06:00 JST, the storm's center of circulation was approximately 354 km (219 miles) south-southwest of Kadena Air Base, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan . Forecast models indicate that Omais will slightly....

'Isang' strengthens into severe tropical storm ahead of PAR exit

2021-08-22T01:11+0200mb-com-ph (en)

Tropical cyclone “Isang” (international name “ Omais ”) intensified into a severe tropical storm while approaching Miyako Islands in the Ryukyu archipelago on Sunday morning, Aug. 22, said the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). Isang was upgraded to a severe tropical storm at around 2 a.

Society No storms ahead for Taiwan in near future TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Mild and stable weather is predicted for the coming...

2021-08-21T08:41+0200taiwannews (en)

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) Mild and stable weather is predicted for the coming week, as tropical storm Omais danced around Taiwan on Saturday (Aug. 21) and headed north toward South Korea. The Central Weather Bureau (CWB) said the tropical depression above the Pacific Ocean had formed into a tropical storm Friday (Aug.

Tropical Storm Isang gains strength, moves towards Philippine Sea

2021-08-21T08:27+0200inquirer (en)

MANILA, Philippines — Tropical Storm Isang gains strength as it moves northwestward towards the Philippine Sea, the state weather service said Saturday. In its 11 am bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said Isang is unlikely to cause a....

Isang gains strength while moving northwestward over Philippine Sea

2021-08-21T06:28+0200gmanews (en)

Tropical Storm Isang (international name: Omais ), which is unlikely to directly affect the weather condition and bring heavy rainfall in the country, gained strength as it moved northwestward over the Philippine Sea, PAGASA said Saturday. "No Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal is currently in effect," the state weather bureau said in its 11 a.

Tropical Storm Isang (Omais) is 790 kilometers east northeast of Calayan, Cagayan, early Saturday, August 21

2021-08-21T00:40+0200rappler (en)

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said in its 5 am bulletin that Isang was located 790 kilometers east northeast of Calayan, Cagayan, or 725 kilometers east of Basco, Batanes. The tropical storm is moving north northwest at 15 kilometers per hour (km/h).

Isang intensifies into tropical storm

2021-08-20T19:35+0200abs-cbnnews (en)

MANILA - Tropical cyclone Isang has intensified into a tropical storm, with international name Omais , the state weather bureau said late Friday evening. In its 11 p.m. weather bulletin, PAGASA said Isang was located at 835 km east of extreme northern Luzon while packing maximum sustained winds of 65....

Isang intensifies into a tropical storm

2021-08-20T17:41+0200gmanews (en)

Isang has intensified into a tropical storm with the international name Omais , PAGASA announced Friday evening. According to the 11 p.m. Severe Weather Bulletin, the center of Isang was estimated at 835 kilometers east of Extreme Northern Luzon with maximum sustained winds of 65 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 80 kph.

'Isang' intensifies into tropical storm — PAGASA

2021-08-20T17:41+0200mb-com-ph (en)

Tropical cyclone “Isang” (international name “ Omais ”) has intensified into a tropical storm while over the Philippine Sea on Friday evening, Aug. 20, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said in its 11 p.m. bulletin.

Jamaica, a magnet for storms

2021-08-20T08:52+0200jamaica-gleaner (en)

By its very geographical location, surrounded by the Caribbean Sea, Jamaica lies in the path of tropical storms and hurricanes. And this fair isle has been visited by many of these powerful swirls over the years. These atmospheric phenomena, which occur any time between June 1 and November 30 can cause much destruction and loss of lives.

Tropical Storm Omais could form to east of Taiwan Wednesday

2021-08-17T07:46+0200taiwannews (en)

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) A tropical depression forming to the east of Taiwan is predicted to become a tropical storm as soon as Wednesday (Aug. 18), but the extent to which it will impact Taiwan is not yet known. Meteorologist Wu Der-rong (吳德榮) on Tuesday predicted that a tropical storm loitering in the....

8 a.m. update: Storm slows as it approaches Guam, expect 3-7 inches of rain

2021-08-17T00:23+0200guampdn (en)

Tropical depression 16W has slowed slightly as it approaches Guam, according to the 8 a.m. advisory from the National Weather Service. The system has sustained winds of 30 mph, and a forward speed of 18 mph. It is located at 12.9 degrees north latitude and 159.2 degrees east longitude, or 477 miles east of Guam.

11:12 a.m. update: Storm track crosses Guam

2021-08-16T04:53+0200guampdn (en)

Tropical depression 16W's forecast track has moved slightly to the north, with the storm expected to hit Guam sometime Tuesday, according to the latest advisory from the National Weather Service. The system has sustained winds of 30 mph, and a forward speed of 18 mph. It is located at 13.9 degrees north latitude and 152.

9:27 a.m. update: Storm track crosses Guam

2021-08-16T02:37+0200guampdn (en)

Tropical depression 16W's forecast track has moved slightly to the north, with the storm expected to hit Guam sometime Tuesday, according to the 9:27 a.m. advisory from the National Weather Service. The system has sustained winds of 30 mph, and a forward speed of 18 mph. It is located at 12.9 degrees north latitude and 159.

8 a.m. update: Storm slows as it approaches Guam, expect 3-7 inches of rain

2021-08-16T01:51+0200guampdn (en)

Guam residents were advised to prepare for 3 to 7 inches of rain between Monday night and Tuesday. The storm is expected to pass over southern of Guam around midday Tuesday as a tropical depression or weak tropical storm. Guam and Rota remain under a Island remains under COR 3 Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero placed Guam in Condition of Readiness 3 at 9 p.

Storm weakens slightly and slows as it continues west

2021-08-15T20:11+0200guampdn (en)

It will slightly decrease in speed over the next 24 hours on its approach to the Marianas. The forecast of 30 mph maximum sustained winds is expected to maintain this intensity through tomorrow. Guam and Rota remain under a tropical storm watch. Island remains under COR 3 Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero placed Guam in Condition of Readiness 3 at 9 p.

Storm rapidly moves towards island; island placed in COR 3

2021-08-15T17:09+0200guampdn (en)

Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero placed Guam in Condition of Readiness 3 at 9 p.m. Sunday, according to a statement from the Joint Information Center. COR 3 means that damaging winds of 39 mph to 57 mph are possible within 48 hours. Earlier in the afternoon, the military's bases were placed in Tropical Cyclone Condition of Readiness 3.

Island placed in COR 3, storm continues to head toward island

2021-08-15T14:07+0200guampdn (en)

Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero placed Guam in Condition of Readiness 3 at 9 p.m. Sunday, according to a statement from the Joint Information Center. COR 3 means that damaging winds of 39 mph to 57 mph are possible within 48 hours. Earlier in the afternoon, the military's bases were placed in Tropical Cycline Condition of Readiness 3.

Storm expected to pass close to Guam Tuesday

2021-08-15T13:22+0200guampdn (en)

As of 7 p.m. Sunday, the storm was moving west at 24 mph with sustained winds of 34 mph with gusts to 46 mph. Based on the typhoon center’s update, the storm’s intensity was expected to decline as it reaches Guam and to increases after it passes the island.

Storm watch issued for Guam

2021-08-15T06:30+0200guampdn (en)

Guam now is under a tropical storm watch, as tropical storm 16W approaches the Marianas from the east, according to the National Weather Service, which projects Guam will see the worst of the storm on Tuesday. Better information about the storm’s intensity and path will be available as it nears the....