Japan orders evacuations as Typhoon Dolphin approaches, cancels 500 flights
Authorities issued evacuation orders for nearly 260,000 residents in Kagoshima and Okinawa prefectures, while Toyota suspended work at nine factories.
Nearly 260,000 residents in Kagoshima and Okinawa prefectures of southwestern Japan faced evacuation orders on Friday (Aug 7), as Category 1 Typhoon Dolphin approached, bringing with it violent winds, heavy rain and high waves. Toyota suspended operations at nine factories due to the impending storm. The typhoon, with maximum sustained winds of 144 kph and gusts reaching 198 kph, was nearing the chain of islands between Kyushu region and Okinawa prefecture, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency.
Authorities warned of potential damage from strong winds capable of collapsing structures, as well as the risk of flooding from a linear rain band. Meanwhile, the southernmost main island of Kyushu, including Kumamoto prefecture, still grappling from a magnitude 7.1 earthquake last week, saw 6,700 residents still in evacuation centers due to collapsed houses.
The weather agency also cautioned of heatstroke risks, with temperatures expected to climb to 36°C in some regions.
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