Storms and Floods

Typhoon Soala hits Taiwan with 58 inches of rain, causing chaos across the island as roads and farmlands flood.

31 more flood deaths reported in North Korea. The heavy rains have inundated the country's mines, causing severe damage and loss of output. The mines represent one of North Korea's few legitimate sources of foreign exchange.

Typhoon Damrey approaches southern China.

Tropical Storm Ernesto expected to form in the Atlantic on Friday.