A large and powerful typhoon came close to Okinawa Prefecture and the Amami region in Kagoshima Prefecture on August 7.

Typhoon Dolphin brought heavy rainfall and strong winds to southwestern Japan.

A maximum instantaneous wind speed of 31.9 meters per second was recorded on Kitadaito Island in Okinawa Prefecture early on the morning of August 7.

There are forecasts for the possible formation of a linear rainband over the Okinawa main island through the morning of August 8, raising concerns over damage from heavy rainfall.

So far, three men in their 70s have sustained injuries in the city of Naha after being knocked over by strong winds.

As of 10 a.m. on August 7, about 2,000 households across Okinawa Prefecture were without power.

Due to the typhoon, all flights arriving at and departing from Naha Airport on August 7 were canceled.

The airport terminal building was also closed throughout the day.

On the main island of Okinawa, the monorail and local bus services have been suspended since the first departures on August 7, and government offices were also closed.

Local supermarket chains have temporarily closed all stores on the main island, while tourist attractions such as the Churaumi Aquarium and Junglia Okinawa have also suspended operations, expanding the impact on daily life.