Typhoon Champi brings strong winds and waves to Japan’s Ishigaki Island
Typhoon Champi is currently impacting Japan's Ishigaki Island, bringing strong winds and high waves to the region. Satellite imagery has captured the storm's eye as it moves across the Philippine Sea.
Why it matters
Severe weather events like Typhoon Champi pose significant risks to infrastructure and public safety in coastal island regions.
Typhoon Champi brings strong winds and waves to Japan’s Ishigaki Island left A close up of the eye of Typhoon Champi swirling over the Philippine Sea, as seen from space on October 21, 2026 in this screengrab taken from a handout GIF image. CSU/CIRA and JMA/JAXA /Handout via REUTERS THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. MANDATORY CREDIT. OVERLAYS FROM SOURCE.
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