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

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.

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

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.