Typhoon Muifa is set to move to Shanghai, China, with heavy rains and gusty winds after unleashing multiple days of torrential rainfalls in islands in Japan and Taiwan.
According to the AccuWeather report, the typhoon formed on the open waters of the Philippine sea Thursday and is considered the latest organized tropical system developed in the West Pacific basin.
AccuWeather Lead International Forecaster Jason Nicholls explained that Typhoon Muifa could bring three to six inches of rain to Shanghai later this week, or 75 mm to 150 mm.
Muifa would move northwest and hit eastern China.
Furthermore, Shanghai, a major business and shipping hub, would be on the path of Typhoon Muifa and expected to feel the brunt of the typhoon.
On the other hand, forecasts showed that Typhoon Muifa would not become as strong as Hinnamor.
Japan
The NHK News Japan reported that Muifa was slowly approaching the southwestern islands of Okinawa Prefecture, Ishigaki Island, and Sakishima Islands, causing heavy rainfall.
The news outlet said that high waves and strong wind watch warnings had been declared to alert residents affected by the typhoon.
The typhoon could exit longer or extend as it moves slowly.
As of Monday, the Japan Meteorological Agency said that Muifa was seen on the waters 30 km the South of Ishigaki Island.
It added that the typhoon had winds up to 44 kilometers per hour and gusts up to 216 kilometers per hour, which could cause havoc to homes.
The affected areas were Sakishima Islands and Hateruma Island. Sakishima could experience waves reaching a height of 10 meters with 70 millimeters of rainfall per hour and Hateruma with heavy rains.
On the other hand, AccuWeather reported that the Ryukyu Islands recorded a nearly a foot downpour of rain (300 mm) as the typhoon pounded.
It added that Yaeyama Islands felt the highest wind gust record with 90 mph (40.4 m/s) and Iriomotejima Island with 89 mph (40.2 m/s).
Taiwan
As Typhoon Muifa hit parts of Japan, Focus Taiwan CNA English News reported that sea warnings were issued to alert residents in the northeastern parts of Taiwan.
AccuWeather reported that Taiwan reached 19.48 inches (495 mm) of rain from Saturday to Monday.
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Hsinchu to Kaohsiung was reported to feel the stronger gust of wind and heavy rains. Waves warning was declared in Keelung, the northern coastal area, Green and Orchid Island, Hengchun Peninsula, and Matsu islands.
Weather forecasts said the typhoon would gradually weaken and move away from Taiwan on Wednesday.
Typhoon preparation
Being aware of recent news and typhoon preparation is important. According to reports, Typhoon Muifa could bring heavy rains and strong winds. While it is not as strong as Typhoon Hinnamnor, it moves slowly, causing an extended time of rain.
Keep your mobile phone fully charged and power bank. In case communication lines are down, having small radio will help you.
Listen to your local forecast for announcements if you're closer to the coastal areas with potential high waves.
Lastly, prepare a bag with your basic needs and documents. Avoid traveling to areas or major roads that are closed.
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