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Thai Airways issues advisory as Typhoon Saudel nears Taipei, Shanghai

Passengers booked on Thursday and Friday flights to Taipei and Shanghai have been told to check their schedules as Typhoon Saudel approaches the region. The story Thai Airways issues advisory as Typhoon Saudel nears Taipei, Shanghai as seen on Thaiger News .

Thai Airways issues advisory as Typhoon Saudel nears Taipei, Shanghai

Typhoon Saudel, a powerful storm, left two people slightly injured after causing widespread damage in Japan's remote southwestern islands. The typhoon, packing winds of up to 144 kph, was about 180 kilometers northwest of Okinoerabu island as it moved westward over the East China Sea. Okinawa, one of the affected areas, experienced power outages and flight cancellations, with 150 flights to and from Naha airport canceled.

Meanwhile, in Amamioshima island, a woman in her 70s fell down the stairs during a blackout. The typhoon also brought heavy rainfall, with 23 centimeters recorded in the Amami region, leading to landslide warnings.

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