
Typhoon Khanun forced the evacuation of more than 10,000 people and forced the cancellation of over 330 flights, prompting warnings to be issued in South Korea. With some regions receiving up to 60 mm (2.36 inches) of rain per hour from the storm, it rained heavily. On Jeju Island and in some areas of Gyeongsang Province, wind speeds as high as 90 kph have been recorded.
Typhoon Khanun is passing between the Korean Peninsula and Japan’s largest southwest island, Kyushu, at a speed of 20 kph (12.5 mph). The storm is intensifying and continuing to have an impact on the area with its powerful gusts and torrential rain.
The storm is still having an impact on some areas of Japan despite making landfall in South Korea. Heavy rain is falling in western Japan as a result of the storm’s humid air, raising fears of floods and property damage. One village in Japan recorded 985 mm of rainfall in August, much over the average amount for that month.
Typhoon Lan, which passed close to the Ogasawara Islands south of Tokyo and is moving north-northwest, is now receiving more attention. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), Typhoon Lan may make landfall in the Tokyo region by the weekend’s conclusion. This possible impact’s timing falls during Obon, the largest summer vacation in Japan, when a lot of people visit their hometowns.
Typhoon Khanun’s effects have caused delays, evacuations, and flooding worries in both South Korea and Japan. The area is closely following the storm’s development and is ready for any potential effects. In addition, Typhoon Lan’s approach heightens the region’s weather-related difficulties at a crucial time of year—the Christmas season.