Tokyo, September 27 (Daily Kiran) : A powerful storm is threatening Japan as Typhoon No. 26 approaches. Prime Minister Sanae Takichi has urged citizens to stay alert and take precautions. The typhoon is expected to reach the southwestern islands by Sunday and then move toward the Kanto region in Honshu.
In a post on the social media platform X, Prime Minister Takichi shared details about the storm. She warned that Typhoon No. 26 could gain strength as it nears the southwestern islands and is likely to head eastward toward Honshu early next week, posing a risk to the Kanto area.
Residents in Okinawa and the Amami Islands are advised to remain vigilant until around September 30. They face potential dangers from high waves, strong winds, rising sea levels, landslides, flooding in low-lying areas, and increased river water levels. Therefore, it is crucial to take necessary precautions.
Additionally, heavy rainfall from Typhoon No. 25 has already caused landslides and flooding in Chiba and Kanagawa. The impact of Typhoon No. 26 could exacerbate these conditions, as it interacts with ongoing weather fronts.
The Prime Minister noted that particularly in the latter half of the week, the storm’s intensity and trajectory could lead to significant rainfall, prompting the weather agency to issue warnings.
Extra caution is essential in areas where previous heavy rainfall has already loosened the ground. Even a small amount of rain in these regions could increase the risk of landslides.
Residents are encouraged to prepare for possible evacuations and to check local hazard maps to ensure their homes and surrounding areas are safe.
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