Tokyo, Sept 21:
A powerful typhoon was approaching Japan’s Pacific coast on Monday, bringing heavy rain and strong winds and prompting authorities to issue warnings over possible flooding and landslides.
The storm was moving towards the Kanto region, which includes Tokyo, with weather authorities warning residents about the possibility of torrential rain and violent winds. People in vulnerable areas have been advised to remain alert to evacuation information and avoid travelling through areas at risk of flooding or landslides.
Authorities have been closely monitoring the typhoon’s movement as it approaches the country’s eastern coast. Heavy rainfall could disrupt transport services and affect daily life in several areas.
Japan regularly experiences typhoons during the summer and autumn months, and authorities have urged residents to take precautions as the latest storm moves closer to populated regions.