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Japan evacuates 5,000 as Typhoon Dolphin nears
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Japan evacuates 5,000 as Typhoon Dolphin nears

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Japanese authorities issued an evacuation order for over 5,000 people in Kagoshima prefecture due to Typhoon Dolphin.
  • The typhoon, with winds up to 216 km/h, has caused hundreds of flight cancellations in southern Japan.
  • Dolphin is expected to cross the Ryukyu Islands on Friday and approach China's east coast, where evacuations are also underway.

Typhoon Dolphin has prompted Japanese authorities to issue an evacuation order for more than 5,000 residents in the southern prefecture of Kagoshima. The storm, packing winds of up to 216 kilometers per hour, has already led to the cancellation of hundreds of flights across the southern part of the country.

The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) described the typhoon as "large" and "strong," warning that its effects, including strong winds and heavy rain, are expected to persist through the weekend. Residents have been urged to exercise extreme caution.

large

— Japan Meteorological Agencydescribing the typhoon

Major Japanese airlines, including Japan Airlines (JAL) and All Nippon Airways (ANA), have canceled over 600 flights scheduled to or from Okinawa prefecture through Sunday. This disruption is expected to affect approximately 86,400 passengers.

Forecasters predict Dolphin will traverse Japan's southernmost Ryukyu archipelago on Friday before entering the East China Sea. From there, it is expected to gradually approach China's eastern coast, where similar evacuation measures have already been initiated.

strong

— Japan Meteorological Agencydescribing the typhoon
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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