Japan: Typhoon Khanun makes landfall in south-western islands of Okinawa

The south-western Japanese islands of Okinawa were hit by Typhoon Khanun on Wednesday, grounding flights and forcing local authorities to issue evacuation orders across the area. Subscribe to Guardian News on YouTube ► Khanun is the third typhoon to hit the east Asia region in recent weeks, following Talim and Doksuri, and registered wind speeds above 110mph, according to Japan’s meteorological agency. A third of homes in Okinawa are believed to have had their power cut off because of the storm. The Guardian publishes independent journalism, made possible by supporters. Contribute to The Guardian today ► Sign up to the Guardian’s free new daily newsletter, First Edition ► Website ► Facebook ► Twitter ► Instagram ► The Guardian on YouTube: The Guardian ► Guardian Australia ► Guardian Football ► Guardian Sport ► Guardian Live ► #Japan #Typhoon #Khanun #ExtremeWeather #Weather #News