Japan: Japan has ordered the evacuation of hundreds of thousands of people in southwestern Japan and canceled more than 500 flights as Typhoon Dolphin, moving slowly, approaches the area, bringing strong winds, heavy rain, and rough seas.

According to Thai News Agency, the Japan Meteorological Agency reported that the Category 1 typhoon has maximum sustained winds near its center of 144 kilometers per hour and gusts up to 198 kilometers per hour. It is approaching the islands between Kyushu and Okinawa prefectures. Authorities have ordered the evacuation of nearly 260,000 people in Kagoshima and Okinawa prefectures. Toyota has temporarily suspended operations at nine of its factories.

The Meteorological Agency warned that the storm could bring heavy rainfall, posing a risk of flash flooding. This large storm covers much of Kyushu Island, including Kumamoto Prefecture, which was recently hit by a 7.1 magnitude earthquake last week, leaving approximately 6,700 people still in evacuation centers. Authorities also warned of the risk of heatstroke, as temperatures in some areas could reach 36 degrees Celsius.