Typhoon Noru (2017)
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Typhoon Noru was the second-longest-lasting tropical cyclone of the Northwest Pacific Ocean on record—behind only 1986's Wayne and tied with 1972's Rita—and the second-most-intense tropical cyclone of
Noru at peak intensity south of Iwo Jima on July 31
Typhoon Noru absorbing the remnants of Tropical Storm Kulap on July 27
Typhoon Noru slowly weakening with annular features south of Japan on August 3
Typhoon Lan (2017)
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Typhoon Lan, known in the Philippines as Super Typhoon Paolo, was the third-most intense tropical cyclone worldwide in 2017, behind only hurricanes Irma and Maria in the Atlantic. A very large storm,
Typhoon Lan nearing peak intensity south of Japan on October 21
Flooding was a prevalent issue for the Kansai region once the rainbands passed, affecting rivers such as the Yodo River here