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Typhoon Khanun is expected to approach Okinawa Prefecture in southern Japan, bringing strong winds and storm tides. Flights have been canceled, and residents are warned of mudslides and flooding. The typhoon is moving north-northwest with winds up to 198 kph. Tides could reach up to 10 meters in Okinawa and 6 meters in Amami.
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has warned that global warming is likely to exceed 1.5C above pre-industrial levels within the next five years, despite the temporary slowdown in emissions due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The WMO's annual State of the Global Climate report also highlighted the increasing frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, and the devastating environmental impact they are having around the world.
Yellow sand from mainland China has started to cover areas in Japan, with the weather agency and environment ministry urging residents to be cautious. The dust and sandstorms carrying yellow sand are expected to affect a wide area of northern and western Japan until Thursday morning.