Over 500 flights cancelled in Southern Japan due to Typhoon Khanun

TOKYO - At least 510 flights have been cancelled in southern Japan due to Typhoon Khanun bringing fierce winds to the country's shores, Sputnik quoted Japanese media reports Tuesday.

Flights connecting Naha Airport on the island of Okinawa and Kagoshima in the southern part of Kyushu Island with other parts of the country have been cancelled, the NHK broadcaster reported. Ferries have been stopped.

On Monday, over 260 flights were cancelled due to Khanun's approach.

Currently, Typhoon Khanun is assigned a "very strong" level, with pressure in its epicentre reaching 935 hectopascals, and wind speed almost 150 feet per second, with gusts of 210 feet per second.

According to forecasts by the Japan Meteorological Agency, the cyclone will be gaining strength until Tuesday evening, and pressure in its centre dropping to 925 hectopascals, wind speed reaching 165 feet per second with gusts of 230 feet per second. - BERNAMA