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Tropical Depression Florence and Typhoon Mangkhut Cut Deadly Paths a World Apart | |
(35 minutes later) | |
Updated Sept. 16 | Updated Sept. 16 |
Two powerful storms are wreaking havoc on lives and livelihoods after making landfall on opposite ends of the earth: Tropical Depression Florence, which is battering the Carolinas with persistent rain and dangerous flooding, and Typhoon Mangkhut, which slammed the northern Philippines and Hong Kong before moving to menace mainland China. | |
Dozens of Times journalists around the world are covering the two storms, and we are providing open and unlimited access to our coverage. | |
Typhoon Mangkhut ravaged the northern Philippines before battering Hong Kong and making landfall in southeast China on Sunday. | |
Dozens of people have been killed in what meteorogloists have called the world’s most powerful storm of 2018. | |
Follow our live updates, track Mangkhut’s movement and see inside the storm in 3-D. | |
The typhoon, which at its peak was equivalent to a Category 5 hurricane, was expected to weaken as it passed over mainland China. But it had already taken a considerable toll. | |
At least 59 people were killed in the Philippines, according to an unofficial count from the police there. Landslides crushed homes, a church and a dormitory for miners, and officials fear the death toll could rise sharply, perhaps surpassing 100. | |
In China, state media reported that at least two people had died in Guangdong, a coastal province. The storm also left a swath of damaged buildings and scores of injuries in Hong Kong and Macau. | |
The typhoon’s full impact could become clearer Monday morning. | |
After slamming into the Carolina coast on Friday with a destructive power unlike any the area has seen in a generation, the Florence system has been downgraded to a tropical depression. | |
But the storm continues to be dangerous and deadly: At least 16 people have died in North and South Carolina, and officials warned of flooding and landslides. | |
For the latest, check Sunday’s live updates, pictures from our photojournalists on the ground and maps tracking the storm’s impact. | |
Even though the slow-moving storm has begun to speed up, leaving less time for its driving rains to saturate the region, rivers have already risen dangerously, threatening worse flooding. Volunteers navigated dark, flooded streets to rescue residents from waist-high waters. | |
Here’s what it’s like for the thousands seeking shelter from Florence, as well as for those who decided to stay put. You can also hear directly from Times readers in the storm’s path who have shared their experiences with us. | |
News reports about Florence may be laden with words like landfall, eyewall and flood plain. Here’s what storm terms actually mean. | |
Florence, a former Category 4 hurricane, was downgraded to a tropical depression on Sunday. Here’s an explanation of hurricane categories. (By the way, why is Mangkhut called a typhoon while Florence was called a hurricane? It’s all about location.) | |
If you are in an affected area, here are five things you can do to avoid the dangers of flooding. | If you are in an affected area, here are five things you can do to avoid the dangers of flooding. |
Evacuation orders can pose special challenges for the elderly and disabled. Here’s expert advice for those who cannot or will not evacuate. | Evacuation orders can pose special challenges for the elderly and disabled. Here’s expert advice for those who cannot or will not evacuate. |
We also have tips for travelers affected by the storm and advice on how to use technology to your advantage. | |
And here’s how to help those affected by Florence and what you can do for victims of Mangkhut. |