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Powerful Typhoon Khanun lashes southwest Japanese islands

Naha airport is deserted as it is closed due to approaching typhoon in Naha, Okinawa (Kyodo News/AP)

Tue, 01 Aug, 2023 - 15:06

Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press

A powerful typhoon approached Japan’s southwestern island of Okinawa on Tuesday, lashing the region with strong winds and high waves.

Transportation grounded to a halt and businesses were forced to close.

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