Typhoon Mekkhala Hits East Asia, Japan Orders Mass Evacuation, Taiwan Public Life Halted

A severe typhoon, identified as Mekkhala, is impacting East Asia, prompting Japan to order mass evacuations for approximately two million people. In Taiwan, public life has been partially halted with schools closed, train services interrupted, and over 200 flights canceled due to heavy rain, strong winds, and landslide risks.