At least 336 flights have been canceled in Japan due to powerful Typhoon Shanshan, whose epicenter is located near the island of Kyushu, according to airlines. TASS.
Significant schedule changes for August 29 were made by Japan’s two largest airlines, Japan Airlines (JAL) and All Nippon Airways (ANA). Japanese low-cost carriers Jetstar Japan and Peach Aviation also canceled some flights.
The typhoon is currently located west of Kyushu Island and is moving north along the coast. Wind speeds in the typhoon area reach 50-70 m/s.
According to Japanese weather forecasters, the intensity of precipitation in some areas of Kyushu is 400-600 mm per day.
Earlier, Kyushu island authorities issued an order About 845 thousand people were evacuated due to the approach of the powerful Typhoon Shanshan.
Previously in Japan closed Airport due to lack of scissors.