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Typhoon Songda (No. 20) moves northward; Typhoon No. 21 may form

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Last updated 2026-09-25 — Typhoon No. 20 Songda (international name: SONGDA) is a moderate typhoon, with its center located at 31.3°N, 150.9°E, moving northeastward at speeds ranging from 49 to 71 km/h...

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Typhoon No. 20 Songda (international name: SONGDA) is a moderate typhoon, with its center located at 31.3°N, 150.9°E, moving northeastward at speeds ranging from 49 to 71 km/h. The typhoon's central pressure is 930 hPa, with maximum sustained winds near the center at 48 m/s and maximum gusts at 58 m/s. The radius of the area experiencing typhoon-force winds (Beaufort Scale 7) is 200 km, and that of violent storm-force winds (Beaufort Scale 10) is 80 km. Another potential typhoon, Sarika (No. 21), is expected to have a more noticeable impact on Taiwan from October 16 to 17. During this period, under the interaction between the continental high pressure and tropical circulation, much of Taiwan will experience rainy weather, with northern areas, especially mountainous regions, needing to guard against heavy rainfall.

The 20th typhoon of 2016 has formed and been named Songda. (Image source / Central Weather Bureau)

Based on its projected path, Typhoon Songda is not expected to have a significant impact on Taiwan’s landmass, but will turn northward to affect the seas east of Japan. Those planning to travel to Japan in the coming days should pay attention to local weather changes. Meanwhile, the tropical depression east of the Philippines may develop into Typhoon No. 21 (currently forecast to be named Sarika). It could form as early as the night of October 12 or October 13, and may affect the weather in Pingtung and Taitung. In recent days, under the influence of intense peripheral circulation, much of Taiwan has seen increased rainfall, with northern and Yilan areas particularly at risk of torrential rain.

 

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