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Air travel across Asia has been significantly hampered as countries including Japan, India, Hong Kong, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia report major flight cancellations and delays. In total, 586 flights have been cancelled and 2,448 flights delayed at key airports such as Okinawa, Tokyo, Mumbai, Dubai, and Sharjah. Airlines including Japan Transocean, ANA Wings, IndiGo, Saudia, and Korean Air are among those facing substantial impacts. The severe weather disruptions are principally attributed to Severe Tropical Storm Jangmi, which is bringing strong winds, heavy rainfall, and high wave conditions to Japan’s Pacific coast. Consequently, airport operations in Okinawa and Tokyo have experienced temporary suspensions, causing a domino effect on connecting flights to other regions, including India and Hong Kong. Travelers passing through major international hubs are advised to stay informed by regularly checking airline websites for the most current updates regarding their travel plans.
Severe Tropical Storm Jangmi is unleashing its fury on southern Japan, triggering significant flight disruptions throughout Asia. A total of 586 flight cancellations and 2,448 delays have been recorded at airports in Japan and across the region, leaving countless travelers in a state of uncertainty. The storm is currently moving northward, bringing with it wind gusts of up to 180 km/h, intense rainfall, high waves, storm surges, and increased flooding risks along the Pacific coast. Airline operators are continuing to cancel flights and are urging passengers to remain vigilant about monitoring their travel schedules closely.
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Japan has been the most severely affected country, with airports bearing the brunt of Tropical Storm Jangmi’s impact. Notably, Naha Airport (OKA) has reported 216 cancellations and 76 delays, emerging as the region’s hardest-hit airport. Tokyo Haneda (HND) has also seen 62 cancellations and 129 delays. Other airports in the region, including Ishigaki (ISG), Miyako (MMY), and Fukuoka (FUK), have similarly experienced considerable disruptions.
Forecasts suggest that the storm will progress through Okinawa and Amami islands, moving toward western and eastern Japan by midweek. Authorities are warning residents of forecasted heavy rainfall that could exceed 200–300 millimeters, likely causing overflowing rivers, landslides, and flooding in vulnerable areas. Local fishermen are securing their boats, while residents are urged to stock up on essential supplies as a precaution.
The airlines hit hardest include Japan Transocean Air (54 cancellations, 10 delays), ANA Wings (46 cancellations, 29 delays), All Nippon Airways (44 cancellations, 98 delays), Japan Airlines (28 cancellations, 92 delays), and Skymark (29 cancellations, 25 delays).
China’s major international airports are also feeling the impact of the storm and weather disturbances, resulting in significant delays and cancellations. Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) recorded 14 cancellations and a staggering 666 delays. Shenzhen Bao’an (SZX) reported 7 cancellations and 227 delays, while Shanghai Pudong (PVG) noted 12 cancellations and 176 delays. Beijing Daxing (PKX) and Beijing Capital (PEK) saw 87 and 49 delays, respectively.
Chinese airlines feeling the strain include China Eastern (29 cancellations, 263 delays), China Express Airlines (32 cancellations, 41 delays), and Air China (7 cancellations, 134 delays), among others.
India is also experiencing significant travel interruptions. Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) reported 8 cancellations and 365 delays. Meanwhile, Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) noted 7 cancellations and 139 delays, and Bengaluru Airport (BLR) experienced 2 cancellations and 72 delays.
Carriers such as IndiGo (8 cancellations, 303 delays) and SpiceJet (11 cancellations, 59 delays) are grappling with the effects. Passengers are advised to closely monitor their respective airline websites for updates, particularly for international routes connecting through the impacted areas.
Airports in locations including Indonesia, the UAE, and Hong Kong are not exempt from the storm’s impact. Jakarta’s Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) has reported 7 cancellations and 77 delays, while Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) noted 7 cancellations and 126 delays. Dubai International Airport (DXB) experienced 2 cancellations and 75 delays, and Sharjah (SHJ) had 3 cancellations and 12 delays.
Affected airlines include Batik Air, Air Arabia, FlyDubai, and others, with delays affecting multiple regional and international flights.
Travelers scheduled to fly during these disturbances are encouraged to take the following steps:
Authorities emphasize that passenger safety remains a top priority and additional disruptions may occur as the storm continues to progress.
Severe Tropical Storm Jangmi has led to unprecedented travel disruptions throughout Asia, creating a complex web of cancellations and delays affecting key airports in Japan, China, India, and beyond. With a reported 586 cancellations and 2,448 delays, travelers are urged to exercise caution and remain adaptable in their travel plans as they navigate these challenging conditions. The combined threats of strong winds, flooding, and landslides have forced airlines to prioritize safety, signaling that the disruptions may continue as the storm advances northward.
Source: The post Flights Cancelled around Asia as Japan, India, Hong Kong, UAE, Saudi Arabia Cancel 586 and Delay 2,448 Flights at Okinawa, Tokyo, Mumbai, Dubai, Sharjah and Others Impacting Japan Transocean, ANA Wings, IndiGo, Saudia, Korean and Other Airlines first appeared on www.travelandtourworld.com.
