Typhoon Dolphin Triggers Mass Evacuations and Disruptions in Southwestern Japan

Typhoon Dolphin is approaching Japan's southwestern islands, prompting evacuation orders for nearly 260,000 residents in Kagoshima and Okinawa prefectures due to warnings of heavy rainfall and strong winds. The storm has led to over 500 flight cancellations and the suspension of operations at nine Toyota factories, causing significant disruption. Forecasts predict up to 200 millimeters of rain, increasing landslide risks and impacting both local communities and industrial activity.