Tropical Storms Mekkhala, Higos Hit Japan, Taiwan

Japan is experiencing widespread transport disruptions, including over 200 flight cancellations and numerous train service suspensions, as it braces for the combined impact of tropical storms Mekkhala and Fig and a seasonal rain front. Authorities have issued high-level landslide warnings and ordered the evacuation of 1 million people. Carmaker Toyota briefly halted operations at its Kyushu factory. Meanwhile, Taiwan was also affected by tropical storm Mekkhala, leading to severe rains, flooding, and the closure of offices and schools in southern regions, impacting approximately 6 million people. Despite the disruptions, TSMC's factories continued to operate normally. Authorities in Hualien county, Taiwan, evacuated nearly 200 residents due to a rapidly filling barrier lake.