In Japan: 264 Flights Canceled Due to Approaching Typhoon

The NHK channel reported that at least 264 flights have been canceled on Monday and Tuesday in Japan due to the approach of the powerful typhoon "Kanun" to the southern areas of the country. Japan Airlines (JAL) announced the cancellation of 67 flights today, which were supposed to take off and land in Okinawa and Kagoshima prefectures. Meanwhile, All Nippon Airways (ANA) announced the cancellation of 73 flights in the same direction today and 124 flights for tomorrow, Tuesday. The number of canceled flights in the country is expected to increase throughout the day. The large and strong Typhoon No. 6 is developing and moving northward over the sea south of Okinawa, and it is expected to come very close to Okinawa and Amami with stormy conditions in the coming days. Strong winds are expected, and the seas will be extremely rough; caution is advised against strong winds, high waves, and storm surges.