Typhoon Khanun threatens additional Japanese regions as it moves westward

Japan has cancelled hundreds of flights and advised over 60,000 households to evacuate as Typhoon Khanun, with heavy rain and strong winds, moves westwards towards South Korea. The typhoon is currently south of Kyushu and is expected to bring thunderstorms and up to 400 mm (16 inches) of precipitation to Kyushu and Shikoku islands. The slow-moving typhoon may cause total rainfall to exceed the normal monthly average for August. Trains, flights, and ferries have been cancelled, and the city of Nagasaki has relocated a commemorative event. Mazda Motor will suspend production at its plants in Hiroshima and Yamaguchi. South Korea has also started evacuating participants at the World Scout Jamboree. Another typhoon, Typhoon Lan, is expected to reach central Japan on Sunday.