Typhoon Bebinca set to make landfall in Southwestern Japan, prompting widespread alerts
Currently classified as a Category 2 typhoon, Bebinca is expected to intensify as it moves northward, with winds reaching speeds of up to 160 km/h (100 mph).
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PM urges proactive measures as typhoon Jongdari approaches Korean peninsula
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Japan lifts Tsunami advisories but warns of elevated tide levels
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Japan’s meteorological agency lifts tsunami advisories but urges continued caution
Japan’s meteorological agency has lifted tsunami advisories but advises the public to remain cautious.