Typhoon “Mai Sak” lands in South Korea and cancels 300 flights



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The Japanese island of Kyushu is facing heavy rains from the influence of Typhoon “Mai Sak” as South Korea canceled flights. Before the typhoon moves to the Korean peninsula tonight

Today (September 2, 2020), reported the reporter Since the morning, heavy rains have occurred on the island of Kyushu. Which is in southern Japan From the influence of the typhoon Which has wind speeds of about 126 kilometers per hour before the storm headed north and is expected to hit South Korea today.

Japan Meteorological Officer Alert people to be aware of the influence of the typhoon. It can cause waves to hit banks, flood and overflow banks.

South Korea cancels 300 typhoon flights

The Republic of Korea Meteorological Department reported that Typhoon East is the ninth typhoon of the season to move to the Korean peninsula. It is expected to fly over the south coast of Jeju Island tonight (September 2) and move to the south coast of South Gyeongsang province in the early morning of September 3. Continue to Ulsan North Gyeongsang and entered the East Sea in the morning. It is expected to rain across the country until September 3.

Jeju Island citizens and officials Together build sandbags and prepare for the typhoon, which is expected to be the harshest this year. South Korea has announced the cancellation of more than 300 domestic flights.

The South Korean prime minister estimated that the storm would be as severe as Typhoon Memi. That flew ashore in 2003, causing 131 deaths and damage worth more than 9.3 billion baht.

While the Embassy in Seoul asks Thais in South Korea especially those who live in the Jeju Island area. And the southeast.In addition to Thai tourists and those who will travel to the area from September 1 to 3, 2020, closely monitor the weather situation. Increase caution and prepare for disaster prevention. That can happen. If you need help, you can contact the official emergency numbers of the Republic of Korea: 119 (Emergencies / Ambulances / Fire), 112 and 182 (Police).



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