Typhoon Jebi
Being prepared for an idol concert means you’re also surprisingly prepared for a typhoon-induced power outage.
These clips show a worker’s valiant attempts to stay upright in strong winds is no match for the force of Mother Nature.
Typhoon makes Kansai International’s runway indistinguishable from the ocean around the island, turns 5.7 million-pound boat into instrument of havoc.
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