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Typhoon Dolphin Sweeps Through Southern Japan With Winds Up to 150 km/h
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Typhoon Dolphin Sweeps Through Southern Japan With Winds Up to 150 km/h

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Typhoon Dolphin is currently passing through the southern islands of Japan.
  • Winds have reached up to 150 kilometers per hour in some areas, particularly on Yoron Island.
  • At least three people have sustained minor injuries, and over 600 flights have been canceled.

Tokyo: Typhoon Dolphin is currently traversing the southern islands of Japan, bringing intense winds of up to 150 kilometers per hour. The storm was located northwest of Okinawa prefecture on Friday afternoon, moving at approximately 25 kilometers per hour towards mainland China, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA).

In Yoron Island, part of Kagoshima prefecture but close to Okinawa, gusts of 150 km/h were recorded. Other nearby islands experienced winds ranging from 100 to 145 km/h. Authorities in Okinawa reported that at least three individuals suffered minor injuries due to the severe weather. Telecommunication services have also faced disruptions in several affected areas.

In anticipation of the typhoon's impact, airlines canceled more than 600 flights scheduled between Thursday and Sunday, with origins or destinations in Okinawa. Approximately 5,000 people in Kagoshima were advised to evacuate. The JMA forecasts that the strong winds and heavy rain will persist through the weekend, prompting authorities to urge the public to exercise extreme caution.

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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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