Typhoon Mekkhala triggers flooding in Taiwan and evacuation orders for 2.2 million in Japan
Typhoon Mekkhala has brought torrential rain and flooding to Taiwan while prompting large-scale evacuation orders in Japan as the storm moves toward the Ryukyu Islands in the south of the country. The system was described as a tropical storm at the time of the report, but it has already caused significant disruption across both territories. In Taiwan, heavy rain has affected parts of the island, while in Japan authorities have warned of flooding, landslides and river overflows.Japanese authorities ordered the evacuation of 2.2 million people from risk areas and issued alerts for flooding and landslides on Friday. More than 200... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Jun 2026 06:30 LONDON
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