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Two tropical storms approach Japan, causing over 100 flight cancellations

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Two tropical storms, Mekkhala and Higos, are approaching Japan, leading to over 100 flight cancellations. Authorities have issued evacuation advisories for areas prone to flooding and landslides. The storms' interaction could create a Fujiwhara effect, complicating weather predictions. AI

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Two tropical storms approach Japan, causing over 100 flight cancellations

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Agence France-Presse ·

    2 storms barrelling towards Japan spark over 100 flight cancellations

    Japanese airlines cancelled on Friday more than 100 flights as two tropical storms barrelled towards the archipelago, with authorities advising evacuations in some areas because of possible flooding and landslides. Severe tropical storm Mekkhala, downgraded from a typhoon, was pa…

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