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Heavy Rainfall Elevates Flooding and Landslide Risks Disruptions to air travel were widespread, with carriers canceling a total of 384 flights scheduled for Monday, as reported by the ministry’s 11 a.m. update. Japan Airlines canceled 135 flights, ANA canceled 139, and other airlines canceled 110. The majority of canceled flights affected airports in the Kanto area. At that time, airport authorities had not reported any damage to facilities that would hinder flight operations. The final day of the Tokyo Game Show in Chiba was also canceled due to the typhoon. Rail services were halted on 16 conventional lines operated by eight different companies by 1:45 p.m. One rail operator planned suspensions on an additional 12 lines, while no suspensions involving Shinkansen services had been reported. Meanwhile, Maritime companies suspended 36 routes, primarily serving Kanto and Kyushu. Highway bus services were interrupted on 62 routes, mainly in Chiba and Nagano, while local bus routes faced suspensions on 26 routes, predominantly in Tokyo and Chiba, with some services running partially.

Typhoon Bavi hit Zhejiang before flooding spread across northern China, forcing mass evacuations and prompting emergency relief operations.

Severe Tropical Storm Jangmi weakens after landfall but keeps Tokyo on alert with heavy rain, flight cancellations and rising rivers.

Indonesia’s West Java landslide death toll reaches 50 as rescuers search for 33 missing in Pasir Langu, West Bandung, after heavy rain Search continues

Four remain missing after deadly flash floods struck North Sulawesi, killing 14 and displacing hundreds as emergency teams continue rescue efforts.

Deadly landslides in Central Java killed two people and left 21 missing as heavy rains triggered slope failures, prompting extensive rescue efforts across damaged villages.

A record amount of rain fell in Seoul and surrounding areas on Tuesday, causing the nation’s capital to flood. This…