Typhoons forming closer to coast due to climate change: study

A new study reveals that climate change is causing typhoons in Southeast Asia to form closer to coastlines, intensify more rapidly, and last longer over land. Researchers analyzed over 64,000 modeled storms from the 19th to 21st centuries. The changes pose unprecedented threats to coastal communities and cities like Hai Phong and Bangkok. Warmer oceans are altering storm paths and increasing their strength. The study emphasizes the need for emission reduction and coastal protection measures to mitigate future impacts. AFP