#weatherdisasters — Public Fediverse posts

https://www.alojapan.com/1522984/typhoon-dolphin-heads-west-bringing-strong-winds-to-okinawa-amami-oshima-area/ Typhoon Dolphin heads west bringing strong winds to Okinawa, Amami-Oshima area #China #Japan #LatestArticles #news #Okinawa #OkinawaNews #TheMainichi #WeatherDisasters #沖縄 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 A store is temporarily closed as Typhoon Dolphin approaches, in Naha, Okinawa Prefecture, Aug. 7, 2026. (Mainichi/Masanori Hirakawa)
 
 FUKUOKA — Typhoon Dolphin, a large and strong tropical storm and the 13th of the y

https://www.alojapan.com/1514994/hokkaidos-mount-tokachi-erupts-for-1st-time-in-22-years-scale-extremely-small/ Hokkaido’s Mount Tokachi erupts for 1st time in 22 years, scale ‘extremely small’ #Hokkaido #HokkaidoNews #Japan #LatestArticles #news #TheMainichi #WeatherDisasters #北海道 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (Mainichi)
 
 SAPPORO — Mount Tokachi, an active volcano in Japan’s northernmost prefecture, has erupted, the Sapporo Regional Headquarters of the Japan Meteorological Agency announced on July 22.

https://www.alojapan.com/1511032/powerful-typhoon-passes-over-okinawa-injuring-5/ Powerful typhoon passes over Okinawa, injuring 5 #China #HongKong #Japan #LatestArticles #news #Okinawa #OkinawaNews #Taiwan #TheMainichi #WeatherDisasters #沖縄 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 In this image made from video, waves crash on rocks ahead of Typhoon Bavi along the coast of Keelung in northern Taiwan on July 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Taijing Wu)
 
 TOKYO (Kyodo) — A powerful typhoon swept across Japan’s southern pre

https://www.alojapan.com/1510360/10-sustain-minor-injuries-in-m5-6-quake-near-mt-fuji-2/ 10 sustain minor injuries in M5.6 quake near Mt. Fuji #Japan #LatestArticles #MountFuji #MountFujiNews #MountFuji #news #TheMainichi #WeatherDisasters #富士山 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 This photo shows crumbled walls in Kofu, Yamanashi Prefecture, following a strong quake on June 26, 2026. (Kyodo)
 
 TOKYO (Kyodo) — Japanese authorities said Saturday they had received reports of 10 people sustaining minor injuries d

https://www.alojapan.com/1510358/large-violent-typhoon-may-approach-japans-okinawa-later-this-week-2/ Large, ‘violent’ typhoon may approach Japan’s Okinawa later this week #Japan #LatestArticles #news #Okinawa #OkinawaNews #TheMainichi #WeatherDisasters #沖縄 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 A Japan Meteorological Agency sign is seen in Tokyo’s Minato Ward. (Mainichi)
 
 TOKYO (Kyodo) — A large and “violent” typhoon is moving westward near the Mariana Islands in the Pacific and may approach areas south o

https://www.alojapan.com/1503233/at-least-4-injured-as-m7-2-quake-hits-northeastern-japan-traffic-disrupted/ At least 4 injured as M7.2 quake hits northeastern Japan, traffic disrupted #Hokkaido #HokkaidoNews #Japan #LatestArticles #news #TheMainichi #WeatherDisasters #北海道 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 This image from the Japan Meteorological Agency website shows the seismic intensity of an earthquake that struck at about 7:30 a.m. on June 25, 2026.
 
 TOKYO (Kyodo) — An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.2 struck

https://www.alojapan.com/1496159/tsunami-waves-arrive-in-japan-after-m7-8-quake-off-philippines-2/ Tsunami waves arrive in Japan after M7.8 quake off Philippines #Japan #LatestArticles #news #Okinawa #OkinawaNews #philippines #TheMainichi #WeatherDisasters #沖縄 
 TOKYO (Kyodo) — Tsunami waves arrived in Okinawa and other parts of Japan on Monday after an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.8 struck off the southern Philippines, according to Japanese and U.S. authorities.
 
 The Japan Meteorological Agency said at a pres

Japan to hold restoration ceremony in Nov. for Shuri Castle in Okinawa

This photo taken on May 12, 2026, shows the Seiden main hall of Shuri Castle under reconstruction in Naha in Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan. (Kyodo)

TOKYO (Kyodo) — Japan will hold a ceremony…
#Japan #JP #Okinawa #History&Festivals #LatestArticles #news #okinawanews #TheMainichi #weatherdisasters #沖縄
https://www.alojapan.com/1493935/japan-to-hold-restoration-ceremony-in-nov-for-shuri-castle-in-okinawa/

https://www.alojapan.com/1493935/japan-to-hold-restoration-ceremony-in-nov-for-shuri-castle-in-okinawa/ Japan to hold restoration ceremony in Nov. for Shuri Castle in Okinawa #History&Festivals #Japan #LatestArticles #news #Okinawa #OkinawaNews #TheMainichi #WeatherDisasters #沖縄 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 This photo taken on May 12, 2026, shows the Seiden main hall of Shuri Castle under reconstruction in Naha in Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan. (Kyodo)
 
 TOKYO (Kyodo) — Japan will hold a ceremony in November

https://www.alojapan.com/1493530/typhoon-jangmi-passes-near-japans-kyushu-after-battering-okinawa/ Typhoon Jangmi passes near Japan’s Kyushu after battering Okinawa #Japan #LatestArticles #news #Okinawa #OkinawaNews #TheMainichi #WeatherDisasters #沖縄 
 TOKYO (Kyodo) — Typhoon Jangmi on Tuesday passed near the southern part of Kyushu, the main island in southwestern Japan, and is approaching the Pacific side of western and eastern Japan, the weather agency said, after battering Okinawa the previous day.
 
 The Japan Meteor

https://www.alojapan.com/1483842/m6-2-quake-hits-japans-hokkaido-no-tsunami-warning-issued/ M6.2 quake hits Japan’s Hokkaido, no tsunami warning issued #Hokkaido #HokkaidoNews #Japan #LatestArticles #news #TheMainichi #WeatherDisasters #北海道 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 This image from the Japan Meteorological Agency website shows the seismic intensity of an earthquake that struck at about 5:24 a.m. on April 27, 2026. 
 
 TOKYO (Kyodo) — A quake with a magnitude of 6.2 struck Japan’s Hokkaido on Monda

https://www.alojapan.com/1477943/m7-7-quake-jolts-northeastern-japan-tsunami-of-80-cm-seen-on-pacific-coast/ M7.7 quake jolts northeastern Japan, tsunami of 80 cm seen on Pacific coast #Hokkaido #HokkaidoNews #Japan #LatestArticles #news #TheMainichi #WeatherDisasters #北海道 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 This image from the Japan Meteorological Agency website shows areas subject to tsunami warnings and advisories following an earthquake struck at about 4:53 p.m. on April 20, 2026.
 
 TOKYO (Kyodo) — A powerful earthquake with

https://www.alojapan.com/1473835/cherry-blossom-viewing-starts-at-japan-mint-in-osaka-2/ Cherry blossom viewing starts at Japan Mint in Osaka #Japan #LatestArticles #Lifestyle&Health #news #Osaka #OsakaNews #SocialIssues #TheMainichi #WeatherDisasters #大阪 #大阪府 
 OSAKA (Kyodo) — An annual cherry blossom viewing event began Thursday at the Japan Mint in Osaka, attracting visitors with its “cherry blossom passage.”
 
 From the south gate to the north gate of the mint, a total of 331 cherry trees of 140 varieties line

https://www.alojapan.com/1454871/3-men-briefly-buried-under-snow-in-northern-japan-1-unconscious/ 3 men briefly buried under snow in northern Japan, 1 unconscious #Crime&Accidents #Hokkaido #HokkaidoNews #Japan #LatestArticles #news #TheMainichi #WeatherDisasters #北海道 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Photo taken in Sapporo, Hokkaido, shows the scene where three men were temporarily buried under snow that fell from a roof on Feb. 18, 2026. (Kyodo)
 
 SAPPORO (Kyodo) — Three men were buried under snow in northern

https://www.alojapan.com/1450443/warm-air-brings-springlike-temps-to-hokkaido-but-triggers-fatal-snow-accident/ Warm air brings springlike temps to Hokkaido, but triggers fatal snow accident #Hokkaido #HokkaidoNews #Japan #LatestArticles #Lifestyle&Health #news #TheMainichi #WeatherDisasters #北海道 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 A snow sculpture is seen at a venue for the Sapporo Snow Festival in the city’s Chuo Ward, Feb. 4, 2026. (Mainichi/Kenichi Mito) 
 
 SAPPORO — Due to warm air flowing in from the south, Hokkaido on Fe

https://www.alojapan.com/1441246/fire-breaks-out-in-shopping-district-near-famous-osaka-sightseeing-spot/ Fire breaks out in shopping district near famous Osaka sightseeing spot #Japan #LatestArticles #news #Osaka #OsakaNews #TheMainichi #WeatherDisasters #大阪 #大阪府 
 OSAKA — A fire was reported on the morning of Jan. 9 in a shopping district near a popular tourist attraction in this west Japan city.
 
 A passerby made an emergency call around 10:40 a.m. to report smoke billowing from a three-story shop building in Osaka’s Naniwa Ward,

https://www.alojapan.com/1438885/bullet-train-services-in-western-japan-halted-after-strong-quakes/ Bullet train services in western Japan halted after strong quakes #Japan #LatestArticles #news #Osaka #OsakaNews #TheMainichi #WeatherDisasters #大阪 #大阪府 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 The logo of West Japan Railway Co. (Mainichi)
 
 OSAKA (Kyodo) — Bullet train services in western Japan were halted due to a power outage triggered by strong earthquakes that shook Shimane and Tottori prefectures Tuesday morning, railway

Tonight's #HorrorDisasters for #MyHorrorfest202526 I'm finishing off the last 2 I have in the collection so I can spend the rest of the month watching the last of the on demand stuff. I just picked up a copy of Knock at the cabin 2023 this summer after finding it in the cheap bin & Twisters 2024. #BadTimes #BadDays #EndoftheWorldFilms #BadWeatherMovies #NaturalDisasters #WeatherDisasters #TwisterFilms

Tonight's #HorrorDisasters for #MyHorrorfest202526 I have Geostorm 2017, Eruption LA 2018 & on demand I watched Assassination Nation 2018. #MadeMadeDisasters #SpaceDisasters #BadWeather #BadWeatherMovies #WeatherDisasters #NaturalDisasters #VolcanoMovies #BadTimes

Today's #HorrorDisasters for #MyHorrorfest202526 I watched a fav I found a few years ago & I was planning to watch it in July when I was doing my #CreatureFeatures but it wasn't streaming then so I tossed it in this month's lineup now that it's streaming again. I have only found the Sand 2015 on Tubi but it's worth watching. The last 2 I have 2012 2009 & Contagion 2011. #BadTimes #BadDays #NaturalDisasters #BadWeather #WeatherDisasters #VolcanoDisasters #EarthquakeFilms #EndoftheWorldFilms #ViralDisasters

Today's #HorrorDisasters for #MyHorrorfest202526 I cleared off some of the on demand stuff with Storm seekers 2009, Twister Valley 2009, Arctic blast 2010 & something I haven't seen before the Tunnel 2011👍I quite enjoyed this. #NaturalDisasters #BadWeatherMovies #BadWeather #WeatherDisasters #HurricaneFilms #TwisterFilms #IceStorms #BadTimes #BadDays

https://www.alojapan.com/1427208/osaka-metro-holds-drill-to-prep-for-nankai-trough-megaquake-battery-fire/ Osaka Metro holds drill to prep for Nankai Trough megaquake, battery fire #Japan #LatestArticles #news #Osaka #OsakaNews #TheMainichi #WeatherDisasters #大阪 #大阪府 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 An evacuation drill is held on Dec. 13, 2025, in Osaka by Osaka Metro Co. in preparation for a Nankai Trough megaquake. (Kyodo)
 
 OSAKA (Kyodo) — Osaka Metro Co. conducted a disaster drill early Saturday at a train station in th

Today's #HorrorDisasters for #MyHorrorfest202526 I finished the #FinalDestination franchise with Final destination 2009, 2011 & 2025 (fucking logs!) + the Day after tomorrow 2004 (I keep waiting for this reality to happen & the way things are going it shouldn't be long now 😜). #BadTimes #BadTrips #AccidentDisasters #BridgeDisaster #NaturalDisasters #WeatherDisasters #BadWeather #BadWeatherMovies

Today's #HorrorDisasters for #MyHorrorfest202526 I started with a couple of #AsteroidDisasters Armageddon 1998 & Deep impact 1998 then onto the Perfect storm 2000 & the Mothman prophecies 2002. #SpaceDisasters #BadTrips #NaturalDisasters #BadWeatherMovies #WeatherDisasters #SinkingShips #SeaDisasters #AccidentDisasters

Today's #HorrorDisasters for #MyHorrorfest202526 I have #StephenKing the Langoliers 1995, Daylight 1996 & Twister 1996. #BadTrips #BadDays #TravelDisasters #FireDisasters #FireFilms #NaturalDisasters #BadWeatherMovies #WeatherDisasters #TwisterFilms

Today's #HorrorDisasters for #MyHorrorfest202526 I have #StephenKing the Langoliers 1995, Daylight 1996 & Twister 1996. #BadTrips #BadDays #TravelDisasters #FireDisasters #FireFilms #NaturalDisasters #BadWeatherMovies #WeatherDisasters #TwisterFilms

Today's #HorrorDisasters for #MyHorrorfest202526 I have the Towering inferno 1974 & Earthquake 1974 + on Tubi I found a couple of old favs Avalanche 1978 & City on fire 1979. #NaturalDisasters #EarthquakeFilms #ManMadeDisasters #WeatherDisasters #BadWeatherMovies #FireFilms #FireDisasters #BadDays

Today's #HorrorDisasters for #MyHorrorfest202526 I have the Towering inferno 1974 & Earthquake 1974 + on Tubi I found a couple of old favs Avalanche 1978 & City on fire 1979. #NaturalDisasters #EarthquakeFilms #ManMadeDisasters #WeatherDisasters #BadWeatherMovies #FireFilms #FireDisasters #BadDays

https://www.alojapan.com/1400426/m5-9-quake-strikes-off-hokkaidos-east-no-threat-of-tsunami/ M5.9 quake strikes off Hokkaido’s east, no threat of tsunami #Hokkaido #HokkaidoNews #Japan #LatestArticles #news #TheMainichi #WeatherDisasters #北海道 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 A Japan Meteorological Agency sign is seen in Tokyo’s Minato Ward. (Mainichi)
 
 TOKYO (Kyodo) — An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.9 struck off eastern Hokkaido in Japan’s north early Saturday, the weather agency said, a

https://www.alojapan.com/1388066/tokyos-izu-islands-see-record-rainfall-as-strong-typhoon-passes/ Tokyo’s Izu islands see record rainfall as strong typhoon passes #Japan #LatestArticles #news #TheMainichi #Tokyo #TokyoNews #WeatherDisasters #東京 #東京都 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 This phote taken on Oct. 9, 2025 shows Hachijo on Hachijo Island, south of Tokyo, where a special heavy rain warning was issued by the Japan Meteorological Agency with Typhoon Halong approaching. (Kyodo) 
 
 TOKYO (Kyodo) — A specia

Heavy rain forecast for Tokyo, typhoon likely to form south of Japan

A Japan Meteorological Agency sign is seen in Tokyo’s Minato Ward. (Mainichi)

TOKYO (Kyodo) — Torrential rain is forecast for Tokyo and surrounding prefectures from Wednesday evening and overnight, prompting Japan’s weather agency to…
#Japan #JP #JapanNews #LatestArticles #news #TheMainichi #weatherdisasters
https://www.alojapan.com/1361724/heavy-rain-forecast-for-tokyo-typhoon-likely-to-form-south-of-japan/

Global Pulse: Unraveling the Complex Narratives of June 1, 2025 #GlobalNews, #Geopolitics, #ClimateChallenges, #InternationalConflict, #NuclearProliferation, #InfrastructureSafety, #WeatherDisasters, #GlobalSecurity, #InternationalRelations, #NewsAnalysis Join us as we dive into https://t.co/LykNItJjt0 on https://twitter.com/AcerboLivio/status/1929058067892593046

We have no concept of what the heat is capable of, soon - we will.

#HeatWave #ClimateChange #WeatherDisasters

https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/arizona-weather-ranks-as-deadliest-in-the-country-21382777

Nice coverage in NPR today about how #Climate disasters in the US are more deadly and disruptive than we think. #ClimateChange fueled #WeatherDisasters in the US cause higher emergency room visits and have Higher Hospital Mortality rates.

https://www.npr.org/2024/02/29/1234671424/the-human-cost-of-climate-related-disasters-is-acutely-undercounted-new-study-sa

The study by Boston area researchers looks at changes to hospital use when there are rain and flooding related disasters. (They don’t count fire and heat disasters.)

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-024-02833-x

The fighting words come as #FEMA’s #DisasterRelief #fund is rapidly running out of #money in the wake of #Idalia, unprecedented #flooding in #Vermont & devastating #wildfires in #Maui.

#Scientists say #ClimateChange is increasing the frequency & intensity of such #WeatherDisasters, further straining FEMA’s #budget & personnel.

#ForMeButNotForThee #TheRealWeaponizationOfGovernment #AbuseOfPower #PublicDisservice #PoliticsOfAppeasement #GovernmentShutdown