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Twin storms disrupt Japan travel

The Rising Nepal

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June 27, 2026

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Tokyo, June 27: Four people were injured while more than a million were advised to evacuate in Japan as two tropical sto...

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Reuters

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· Jul 10, 2026

LIVE: Typhoon Bavi nears Japan, heavy rains hit Ishigaki island

Heavy rains and strong winds hit Japan's Ishigaki island as super Typhoon Bavi approaches a remote chain of islands in Japan's southwest, prompting authorities to warn of violent winds, torrential rain, landslides and flooding in what could ‌be the region's most destructive storm in years. #asia #japan #typhoonbavi #storm #weather #live #Reuters #News Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/

South China Morning Post

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· Jul 10, 2026

Super Typhoon Bavi nears Japan’s Okinawa, flights axed and noodle shelves emptied

A large and powerful typhoon approached a remote chain of islands in Japan’s southwest on Friday, prompting authorities to warn of violent winds, torrential rain, landslides and flooding in what could be the region’s most destructive storm in years. Super Typhoon Bavi is expected to pass very close to Japan’s Sakishima Islands, a remote island chain that is part of Okinawa prefecture, early on ‌Saturday morning, according to meteorological authorities. Maximum sustained winds were topping out at...

NPR News

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· Jul 5, 2026

Super Typhoon Bavi brings intense winds to Guam and surrounding Pacific islands

People in the Northern Mariana Islands — remote U.S. territories in the Pacific Ocean — are dealing with intense winds and potential flooding from Super Typhoon Bavi.

Irish News

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· Jun 27, 2026

Floods and landslides as two tropical storms pound Japan

At least one person has died after storms Mekkhala and Higos struck.

BERNAMA

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· Jul 11, 2026

World : Powerful Typhoon Hits Japan's Okinawa, Public Warned Of Landslides

TOKYO, July 11 (Bernama-Kyodo) -- A powerful typhoon hit Japan's southern island prefecture of Okinawa on Saturday, affecting some flights and prompting the weather agency to warn of landslides and flooding, Kyodo News reported.

Al Jazeera English

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· Jun 27, 2026

Tropical Storm Mekkhala leaves Taiwan underwater

Tropical Storm Mekkhala has triggered severe flooding across parts of Taiwan before bringing torrential rain and transport disruption to Japan. The storm has left homes underwater, damaged property and prompted flood, landslide and evacuation warnings. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile

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Related coverage for "Twin storms disrupt Japan travel": Reuters — LIVE: Typhoon Bavi nears Japan, heavy rains hit Ishigaki island. South China Morning Post — Super Typhoon Bavi nears Japan’s Okinawa, flights axed and noodle shelves emptied. NPR News — Super Typhoon Bavi brings intense winds to Guam and surrounding Pacific islands. Irish News — Floods and landslides as two tropical storms pound Japan. BERNAMA — World : Powerful Typhoon Hits Japan's Okinawa, Public Warned Of Landslides. Al Jazeera English — Tropical Storm Mekkhala leaves Taiwan underwater