Japan Orders Mass Evacuations as Typhoon Dolphin Approaches, Over 500 Flights Cancelled
Tokyo, 07 August, 2026 (Nosheen): Japanese authorities have ordered the evacuation of hundreds of thousands of residents in the country's southwestern region as Typhoon Dolphin approaches, bringing the threat of destructive winds, torrential rainfall, and high waves. More than 500 domestic and international flights have also been cancelled due to the severe weather conditions. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), Typhoon Dolphin, a Category 1 storm, is packing maximum sustained winds of 144 kilometres per hour, with gusts reaching up to 198 kilometres per hour. The storm is moving slowly toward the chain of islands located between the Kyushu region and Okinawa Prefecture.Authorities have issued evacuation orders for nearly 260,000 residents in Kagoshima and Okinawa prefe...









