Typhoons, Heatwaves, and China's Coastal Crunch The latest storm to hit East Asia is a stark reminder of the region's vulnerabilities when it comes to extreme weather events.
Typhoon Dolphin made landfall in Japan earlier this week, leaving thousands of buildings without power and five elderly people injured. Dolphin's ferocity – maximum sustained winds of 162km/h – is not the only concern.
The storm has coincided with an unprecedented heatwave that has claimed three lions at a Japanese zoo and over 20 lives in South Korea. Temperatures have soared in recent days, exacerbating the impact of the typhoon.