Two powerful typhoons are expected to hit Japan's Ogasawara islands and Okinawa prefecture on Saturday and Sunday.
Japan's Meteorological Agency said that as of Saturday afternoon, typhoon Atsani was moving northwest at a speed of 260 km east of Chichijima island, south of Tokyo, NHK news agency reported.
The typhoon is packing winds of 144 km per hour. Winds exceeding 90 km per hour are blowing in areas 220 km from the centre of the storm.
Weather officials said the typhoon came closest to the Ogasawara islands in the morning, with fierce winds battering the region. They expect rough seas with 8-metre waves throughout the day.
The second typhoon, Goni, is slowly moving northward off northern Philippines.
It is producing gusts of up to 162 km per hour. Its maximum wind speed was recorded at 216 km per hour.
Goni is expected to approach Sakishima islands in Okinawa prefecture on Sunday.
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app