Typhoon Chan Hom Brings Chaos to Japan, Exposing Flaws in Aviation Planning The sudden cancellation of flights by Japanese airlines due to the approaching Typhoon Chan hom has left thousands stranded and exposed a worrying trend: the lack of preparedness for natural disasters.
The storm's path towards Tokyo region is a stark reminder that even with advanced forecasting, evacuation plans can be woefully inadequate.
Japan has invested heavily in disaster mitigation efforts in recent years, including building flood resistant infrastructure and developing sophisticated early warning systems.