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Japan cancels 120 flights as twin storms approach

First seen 6/26/2026, 2:54:29 AM · 3 sources · cross-spectrum coverage

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Only left-leaning sources have covered this story so far. The right side of the spectrum has not picked it up.

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Twin tropical storms are approaching Japan, prompting airlines to cancel flights. According to Channel NewsAsia, over 100 flights were cancelled on Friday. The storms are expected to bring flooding and landslides to the area.

Coverage of the event is similar across the sources, with all three reporting on flight cancellations and potential flooding. The South China Morning Post and The Hindu mention evacuations, while Channel NewsAsia provides additional detail on the storms' impact. The Hindu reports a slightly higher number of cancelled flights, at 120.

Only the immediate effects of the storms are being covered, with no outlet discussing potential long-term consequences or the storms' broader impact on the region.

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Channel NewsAsia

Japan cancels 100 flights as twin storms approach

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South China Morning Post

2 storms barrelling towards Japan spark over 100 flight cancellations

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The Hindu — Top

Japan cancels 120 flights as twin storms approach

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            The Hindu — Top
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Japan cancels 120 flights as twin storms approach

Japan cancels 120 flights as twin storms approach, prompting evacuations and warnings of flooding and landslides.

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            South China Morning Post
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2 storms barrelling towards Japan spark over 100 flight cancellations

Mekkhala and Higos threaten Japan with floods, triggering evacuations and factory shutdowns.

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            Channel NewsAsia
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Japan cancels 100 flights as twin storms approach

TOKYO: Japanese airlines cancelled on Friday (Jun 26) more than 100 flights as two tropical storms barrelled towards the archipelago, with authorities advising evacuations in some …

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