Typhoon Khanun

Typhoon Khanun

Khanun was a typhoon that brought impacts to parts of China and Japan.

Khanun slammed Japan leaving two people dead and cut power in more than 150,000 homes. Khanun lashed Japan’s Okinawa Province, a popular tourist destination, before turning towards the Philippines, but is making a U-turn and is forecasted to make a second lanfall in Japan.

Wind gusts were measured at up to 124 mph, and heavy rainfall up to 7.8 inches was also expected in Okinawa.

Following the second impact in Okinawa, Khanun changed course and set its eyes on Korea, making landfall there on August 10.

For detailed information on Khanun, visit the Joint Typhoon Warning Center.

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