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Powerful Storm Khanun Brings Heavy Rains and Strong Winds Across Japan and South Korea

  • Typhoon Khanun first brought heavy rain and wind to southern Japan, forcing flight cancellations and train suspensions.
  • The tropical storm then approached South Korea, prompting evacuations and grounding of flights in anticipation of flooding.
  • Khanun is expected to move slowly north across South Korea, impacting major cities like Seoul with intense rainfall.
  • Precautionary measures have been taken across Japan and South Korea, with thousands evacuated from coastal regions.
  • While diminished, the effects of the strong storm are still expected through Friday as it crosses the Korean peninsula.
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