About two million people in southwestern Japan have been ordered to evacuate ahead of Typhoon Nanmadol forecast to hit the region on Sunday
The typhoon is forecast to hit southern Kyushu, one of Japan’s southwest islands, specifically within Kagoshima Prefecture, according to NHK. “Weather officials have issued an emergency warning for violent winds, high waves and a storm surge for Kagoshima Prefecture,” NHK reported. Residents in 965,000 households have been ordered to evacuate across the seaside cities of Miyazaki, Kagoshima, and Amakusa.
“There is a possibility that it will be record heavy rain and an emergency heavy rain warning will be announced,” said Japan’s Meteorological Agency . “The highest level of vigilance is required for rising water levels and flooding of rivers, landslide disasters, and flooding of lowlands.” Ryuta Kurora, a JMA official, warned Saturday strong winds could cause houses to collapse. Kurora urged residents to evacuate before the storm hit to escape the risk of landslides and flooding.
Norge Siste Nytt, Norge Overskrifter
Similar News:Du kan også lese nyheter som ligner på denne som vi har samlet inn fra andre nyhetskilder.
China raises holdings of Treasuries in July, Japan cuts holdings, U.S. Treasury Department data showChina increased its holdings of Treasuries in July for the first time in eight months, while Japan reduced its U.S. government debt load, data from the U.S. Treasury department showed on Friday.
Les mer »
Typhoon Nanmadol to slam Japan, may be one of country's most expensive stormsJapan is urging hundreds of thousands of residents to evacuate ahead of the landfall of a typhoon that could be one of the most destructive and expensive storms to hit the country in years.
Les mer »
‘Unprecedented’ super typhoon approaches Japan, officials urge evacuationKyushu island in southern Japan is in the path of a 'very dangerous' typhoon, and the weather agency in Japan has advised citizens to leave the area before powerful winds arrive.
Les mer »
Munetaka Murakami chases home run record in JapanMunetaka Murakami belted two more HR Tuesday for the Tokyo Yakult Swallows, giving the third baseman 55 on the season.
Les mer »
Japan PM's support tumbles as anger over state funeral growsSupport for Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida tumbled to its lowest level since he took office, hit by growing anger over a state funeral for slain former leader Shinzo Abe and his ruling party's ties to a controversial church, an opinion poll showed.
Les mer »