Japanese airlines forced to cancel flights as typhoon approaches

Japan Airlines (JAL) and All Nippon Airways (ANA) have been forced to cancel flights as Typhoon Ampil makes it way towards the eastern region of Kanto-Koshin, which includes the capital city Tokyo. The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) classed it as “very strong” intensity – the second highest below a “violent” intensity. As of August 16, 2024, at 10:30 BST, Ampil has wind speeds of 45 m/s with maximum gust of 60 m/s, the JMA’s live tracker said. A violent typhoon is class as 54 m/s or above maximum wind speed. Heavy rainfall is expected to impact the region too. The