Japan braces for double storms as rain batters Taiwan
Japan faced widespread transport disruptions as it braced for torrential rain from two tropical storms, Mekkhala and Higos, on Friday. Authorities issued evacuation orders for one million residents, with over 200 flights canceled and dozens of train services suspended. In Taiwan, severe flooding forced offices and schools to close in regions housing about six million people.
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Published 26 Jun 2026, 07:08 UTC · Updated 26 Jun 2026, 07:10 UTC
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