South Korea braces for 'very strong' typhoon

Typhoon Hinnamnor neared South Korea, forcing flight cancellations, suspensions of some business operations and closures of schools, as the country raised its typhoon-alert level to its highest.

Powerful typhoon Hinnamnor headed for Japan, Okinawa

On August 31, the Japan Meteorological Agency JMA said that TOKYO powerful typhoon Hinnamnor is expected to approach the Okinawa and Amami regions in southern Japan. It is calling for residents to be on their guard against strong winds, high waves, landslides and flooding.