Airport closes in Okinawa as Typhoon Dolphin approaches southern Japan
Summary
Typhoon Dolphin hit southern Japan, especially Okinawa, causing the main airport on the island to close and stopping all flights. The storm brought strong winds and rain, caused minor injuries, and led people to evacuate and take shelter.Key Facts
- Typhoon Dolphin passed over Japan’s southern remote islands near Okinawa.
- Winds reached up to 144 km/h (89 mph) as of Friday afternoon.
- Naha Airport on Okinawa Island closed, canceling all flights going in and out.
- Around 240 people sheltered in evacuation centers in Okinawa.
- Three elderly men suffered slight injuries due to strong winds.
- Residents in Kyushu, affected by a recent earthquake, took measures to protect their homes from rain damage.
- The Japan Meteorological Agency warned of strong winds, heavy rain, and high waves through Sunday in Okinawa.
- The typhoon is expected to weaken while moving toward China and make landfall there on Monday.
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