Key Facts
• Typhoon No. 5 is intensifying and moving northward, expected to approach Kanto and Tohoku on July 14.
• Heavy rain and strong winds are forecasted, especially along the Pacific coast.
• Western Japan may also experience heavy rain due to tropical depressions.
• Prolonged rainfall could lead to landslides, flooding, and river surges in affected areas.
• Coastal regions should prepare for high waves and strong winds.
• On July 15, heavy rain is expected to extend to Hokkaido’s Pacific coast.
• Temperatures in Tokyo reached 32.2°C on July 13, with some areas exceeding 35°C.
• The Pacific high-pressure system will bring heatwaves to Kanto, with temperatures above 35°C by the weekend.
• Rainfall is expected to persist in Kanto through midweek, with risks of severe weather.
• Meteorologists warn of health risks from heatwaves following the heavy rain.
Summary
Typhoon No. 5 is intensifying as it moves northward, expected to approach Kanto and Tohoku on July 14. Heavy rain, strong winds, and high waves are forecasted, particularly along the Pacific coast. Western Japan will also face heavy rain due to tropical depressions. Prolonged rainfall poses risks of landslides, flooding, and river surges. By July 15, Hokkaido’s Pacific coast will experience heavy rain. Meanwhile, temperatures in Tokyo reached 32.2°C on July 13, with some areas exceeding 35°C. The Pacific high-pressure system will bring heatwaves to Kanto, with temperatures above 35°C expected by the weekend. Residents are advised to prepare for severe weather and take precautions against heat-related health risks after the rain subsides.
