North Korean leader Kim Jong Un criticized local officials for their "irresponsible" work attitude in failing to prevent damage caused by Tropical Storm Khanun. The storm brought heavy rains to the Korean peninsula, resulting in significant damage to the region. North Korea's weak infrastructure and deforestation have made it particularly vulnerable to natural disasters. The country has previously experienced famine and held a high-level party meeting in February to address food shortages and agricultural problems.
Russia has evacuated over 2,000 people, including 405 children, from flooded areas in its Far East region after Tropical Storm Khanun caused heavy rains. Nearly 5,000 buildings have been flooded in the Primorye region, and 13 temporary accommodation centers have been set up. The city of Ussuriysk experienced the worst flooding in a decade. The storm also forced the evacuation of tens of thousands of scouts from their campsite in South Korea.
Tropical Storm Khanun is bringing intense rain to South Korea, causing flooding and landslides. Over 10,000 people have been forced to evacuate, and more are expected to follow. No storm-related deaths or injuries have been reported so far. Motorways, streets, and public parks have been shut down, and text alerts have been sent to warn about the dangers. The storm made landfall near the southeastern port city of Geoje and is moving towards major urban centers, including the densely populated Seoul metropolitan area. It is expected to continue pounding the country with powerful rains and winds before moving into North Korea.
The city of Nagasaki marked the 78th anniversary of the US atomic bomb attack amid heavy rains brought by Tropical Storm Khanun. The storm forced the remembrance ceremony to be held indoors for the first time since 1963 and prevented Prime Minister Fumio Kishida from attending. The ceremony held a minute of silence at the exact moment the bomb was dropped, remembering the estimated 70,000 people killed and 75,000 injured in the blast. Leaders, including Kishida and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, called for nuclear disarmament and a world free from nuclear weapons.
Dozens of flights and ferry services were grounded in South Korea as Tropical Storm Khanun, which has already dumped heavy rain on Japan's southwestern islands for over a week, approaches. The storm is expected to make landfall in South Korea on Thursday morning, potentially impacting the country's southern and central regions with heavy rain and strong winds. Evacuations and preventive measures have been implemented, including the evacuation of the World Scout Jamboree.
South Korea has evacuated tens of thousands of Scouts from the World Scout Jamboree due to the approaching Tropical Storm Khanun. The decision to abandon the coastal campsite in Saemangeum was made after forecasters raised alarms about the storm. The Scouts, who hailed from 156 countries, have been relocated to university dormitories and hotels in Seoul and other inland cities. Concerns had been raised about heat, hygiene, and land use controversies at the campsite. The Jamboree will continue with cultural events and activities in Seoul.
South Korea has evacuated tens of thousands of Scouts from the World Scout Jamboree as Tropical Storm Khanun approaches the Korean Peninsula. The decision to abandon the coastal campsite in Saemangeum was made after forecasters raised alarms about the storm. The Scouts, who hailed from 156 countries, have been relocated to university dormitories and other accommodations in Seoul and surrounding areas. The Jamboree will continue with cultural events and activities, including a K-Pop concert. The evacuation comes after struggles with heat, hygiene, and land use controversies, leading to the departure of British and American Scouts.
Tens of thousands of scouts, including teenagers from 158 countries, are being evacuated from the World Scout Jamboree in South Korea due to the approaching Tropical Storm Khanun. The majority of the scouts will be accommodated in venues in Seoul and the nearby metropolitan area. The storm is expected to make landfall in South Korea on Thursday morning with winds of up to 95 mph. Extreme heat has already forced thousands of scouts to leave the site, and the evacuation plans come after the World Organization of the Scout Movement called on South Korea to move the scouts from the storm's path.
Tens of thousands of scouts, mostly teenagers, from the World Scout Jamboree in South Korea are being evacuated by bus as Tropical Storm Khanun approaches. Over 1,000 vehicles will be used to move the scouts to venues in Seoul and the nearby metropolitan area. The storm is expected to make landfall in South Korea on Thursday morning, potentially bringing strong winds and heavy rain. The evacuation comes after concerns about heat-related ailments and follows the relocation of British and American scouts due to high temperatures. The storm has caused one death and 70 injuries in Japan.
South Korea is preparing to evacuate tens of thousands of scouts from the World Scout Jamboree site in Buan as Tropical Storm Khanun approaches. The storm is expected to make landfall on Thursday, potentially bringing strong winds and affecting large parts of the country. Hot temperatures have already forced thousands of British and American scouts to leave the site. South Korea's government has confirmed the early departure of all participants, and contingency plans are being made, including relocating them to hotels and facilities in Seoul and nearby areas.
Tropical Storm Khanun is heading towards southwestern Japan, specifically the Okinawa islands, bringing dangerously heavy rainfall and the risk of mudslides. The storm, which previously hit the same area last week, is moving slowly and is expected to strengthen as it continues northward towards Japan's southern major island of Kyushu. Okinawa Governor Denny Tamaki has urged residents to prepare for the storm and to have escape routes ready.
