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Kagoshima’s Tanegashima and Yakushima islands face severe flooding and landslide risks as Typhoon no.10 hits

Japan ·

The continuous downpour from this precipitation band has led to unprecedented rainfall rates, further exacerbating the potential for natural disasters. The observatory has heightened its warnings, urging residents to exercise extreme caution due to the escalating threat. The persistence of intense rainfall in these regions is expected to continue, with implications for both infrastructure and safety.

By Ishita Agarwal
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Severe Typhoon No. 10 to strike Japan: urgent safety measures and warnings

Japan ·

As of the latest updates, Typhoon No. 10 is advancing slowly northward over the sea west of Yakushima, causing severe weather conditions across southern Kyushu and the Amami region. The Japan Meteorological Agency has also issued a "Special Storm Surge Warning" for Kagoshima Prefecture and warned of the potential for record-breaking rainfall, particularly in western Japan.

By Ishita Agarwal
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Typhoon No. 10 threatens Japan: unprecedented heavy rainfall and disaster risk

Japan ·

Such extreme precipitation could lead to record-breaking rainfall levels, with the potential to exceed 150% of the maximum historical rainfall recorded for the area. This elevated ratio significantly heightens the risk of casualties, as evidenced by a joint study from the Japan Weather Association and Professor Motoyuki Ushiyama of Shizuoka University. The research suggests that when the historical rainfall ratio reaches 100%, casualties are likely to occur, and a ratio exceeding 150% could sharply increase the number of fatalities.

By Ishita Agarwal