Japan cancels 120 flights as twin storms approach
Japan has cancelled over 120 flights as two tropical storms, Mekkhala and Higos, approach the archipelago. Authorities have issued evacuation warnings due to the risk of flooding and landslides.
Why it matters
The convergence of two storms, potentially causing the Fujiwhara effect, poses a significant threat to infrastructure and public safety in the region.
Japanese airlines cancelled more than 100 flights on Friday (June 26, 2026) as two tropical storms barrelled towards the archipelago, with authorities advising evacuations in some areas because of possible flooding and landslides.
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