Fifth typhoon of the season forms, marking first January-May monthly typhoons in 11 years

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Typhoon Hagibis, the fifth typhoon of the season, has formed. This marks the first time since 2015 that typhoons have occurred every month from January to May. The typhoon formed in the Caroline Islands on Wednesday, May 6, 2026. This continuous monthly typhoon activity for five months is an unusual occurrence. The article does not specify the typhoon's impact on Japan or its trajectory.


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