Key Facts
• Record-breaking rainfall hit Tohoku, with Senboku City nearing August’s monthly average in 2 days.
• Tokyo experienced its fourth consecutive heatwave day, reaching 36.8°C on August 21.
• First 4-day heatwave streak in mid-August in 15 years.
• Predicted highs for August 22: Nagoya and Kyoto at 38°C, Tokyo at 35°C.
• Typhoon No. 12, formed on August 21, may land in Kagoshima between August 21 night and August 22 morning.
• Unusual for a typhoon to make landfall immediately after formation.
• Kagoshima’s Hioki City already experiencing heavy rain, strong winds, and rough seas.
• Local students reported sudden school closures due to worsening weather conditions.
Summary
Japan faces dual weather extremes as Typhoon No. 12 approaches Kagoshima while Tokyo endures a prolonged heatwave. Tohoku experienced record rainfall, with Senboku City nearing a month’s worth of rain in just two days. Tokyo marked its fourth consecutive heatwave day, with temperatures peaking at 36.8°C, a rare occurrence in mid-August over the past 15 years. The heatwave is expected to persist, with highs of 38°C forecasted for Nagoya and Kyoto on August 22. Meanwhile, Typhoon No. 12, which formed on August 21, is predicted to make landfall in Kagoshima between the night of August 21 and the morning of August 22. Hioki City in Kagoshima is already experiencing severe weather, including heavy rain, strong winds, and rough seas. The typhoon’s rapid landfall after formation is highly unusual, disrupting local activities, including school schedules. Residents are advised to remain vigilant against potential flooding, landslides, and heat-related illnesses.
