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The New York Times has published live tracking maps following Typhoon Surigae, which formed in the western Pacific and intensified into one of the strongest storms of the season. The maps show the typhoon's projected path, wind speeds and areas at risk, helping readers follow its movement across the region.
- 2Asia-Pacific property draws investors despite higher borrowing costs▼What’s luring investors to Asia-Pacific property despite higher borrowing costs?
A report asks why investors continue to put money into Asia-Pacific real estate even as borrowing costs remain elevated across the region. The question points to a broader debate about where yields and long-term growth prospects are strong enough to offset expensive financing. Attention is on commercial and residential markets from Australia to Japan and Singapore, with analysts weighing whether the region offers better value than Western markets.
- 3Tropical Storm Rachel forms behind Hurricane Polo off Mexico▼Tropical Storm Rachel forms behind Hurricane Polo, targeting Mexico
Tropical Storm Rachel has formed in the eastern Pacific, trailing Hurricane Polo as both systems move toward Mexico's coast. Forecasters are watching whether the storms could bring heavy rain, coastal flooding and strong winds to western Mexico in the coming days, with residents and authorities along the shoreline urged to monitor advisories.
- 4WHO names healthy, innovative cities in Western Pacific▼WHO recognizes healthy, innovative cities across the Western Pacific Region
The World Health Organization has recognized a group of cities across the Western Pacific Region for their healthy and innovative urban practices. The announcement highlights local efforts to improve public health and livability in one of the world's most densely populated regions. Details on which cities received recognition and the specific criteria have drawn interest from urban planners and health officials.
- 5East Pacific hurricanes to soak Southwest while heatwave builds●A parade of East Pacific hurricanes will miss CA (but soak the interior Southwest) before major, long-duration autumn heatwave builds
A series of East Pacific hurricanes is forecast to miss California, steering moisture into the interior Southwest instead, where heavy rain and flooding are possible. Once the tropical activity passes, forecasters expect a major, long-duration autumn heatwave to build over the region. Weather watchers in the western US are discussing the unusual combination of tropical moisture and extreme heat in the seasonal outlook.