Typhoon Bebinca may approach Japan's Okinawa, Amami over weekend


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TOKYO: Typhoon Bebinca is expected to approach Japan's southern island of Okinawa and the southwestern island region of Amami over the weekend, with the weather agency on Thursday (Sept 12) warning of landslides and flooding, Kyodo News Agency reported.

The season's 13th typhoon may bring violent winds and rough seas to some areas, the Japan Meteorological Agency said, urging vigilance against storms, high tides and rising river levels.

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