SHIZUOKA, Sep 07 (News On Japan) - Restoration work has begun in Shizuoka Prefecture after Typhoon 15 swept through the area, leaving behind widespread damage from powerful gusts, with local meteorological officials saying the situation is "worse than we imagined."
At one site where utility poles had been knocked down, cranes worked in unison as crews pushed ahead with repair operations. According to the meteorological agency, damage consistent with tornado-like gusts was reported across multiple locations on Friday afternoon, including Makinohara City and Yoshida Town. In Makinohara, where 731 homes and facilities sustained damage, residents spent the day clearing debris under temperatures exceeding 30°C.
One resident said, "I suppose it’s fortunate that it’s not raining. We just have to get on with it."
At the parking lot of the Shizunami beach, a temporary collection site was set up for disaster-related waste, with household furniture and other items steadily brought in. From late morning, meteorological staff began on-site inspections to examine the intensity and patterns of the winds.
Shizuoka Local Meteorological Observatory Deputy Director Shuichi Hiramatsu remarked, "The situation is worse than we imagined. It appears that several gusts formed separately, but further investigation will provide a clearer picture."
Meanwhile, Makinohara City Hall started accepting applications for disaster victim certification documents, while mobile phone charging stations set up at the site drew heavy use from affected residents.
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Source: TBS
