Typhoon Ampil Disrupts Travel in Japan

Typhoon Ampil is approaching Japan's eastern coastline, prompting significant travel disruptions as Japanese airlines and rail services cancel hundreds of flights and trains. Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways have canceled approximately 280 domestic flights and numerous international services, affecting over 60,000 passengers during a peak holiday period. With sustained winds of 85 mph, the typhoon is expected to intensify and bring heavy rain and strong winds, particularly to the Tokyo area. The Japan Meteorological Agency has issued warnings for potential landslides, flooding, and violent gusts, urging residents to stay indoors and heed evacuation advisories. This storm follows Tropical Storm Maria, which already caused record rainfall in the region, raising concerns about the increasing severity and frequency of typhoons due to climate change. As the storm moves northward, it is predicted to weaken over cooler waters by Saturday.