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Typhoon No. 22 (Halong) Leaves Izu Islands Battered; Caution Still Urged

NAHA, Oct 09 (News On Japan) - Typhoon No. 22 has brought severe weather to the Izu Islands, especially around Hachijo Island, with strong winds and heavy rain continuing to affect the region. Although the rain and wind have peaked, authorities urge continued caution against violent gusts, high waves, and potential landslides due to saturated ground conditions. While most of the Kanto region, including the Tokyo metropolitan area, has avoided major transportation disruptions, some services along the coasts of Chiba and Ibaraki prefectures may still be affected.

Skies are expected to clear widely across the country this afternoon, except for cloudy areas along the Pacific side of Kanto and Tohoku, and parts of Hokkaido. In the Tokai and western Japan regions, longer periods of sunshine could bring temperatures back above 30 degrees Celsius, marking another unseasonably hot day.

On Friday, clouds are expected to increase over the Tokai and Kinki regions. By Saturday, many parts of eastern and northern Japan are forecast to experience cloudy or rainy conditions. Meanwhile, Typhoon No. 23, which formed on Wednesday east of the Philippines, could bring heavy rain and strong winds to Okinawa and the Amami Islands on Saturday. Early next week, the typhoon is expected to track northward over waters south of Honshu, possibly bringing renewed stormy weather to the Izu Islands.

Satellite observations show that Hachijo Island experienced torrential rain this morning as the island briefly entered the eye of Typhoon No. 22. A record short-term rainfall warning and special advisories were issued due to the extreme conditions. Although rain clouds have now started to move away, the risk of landslides remains high.

The Japan Meteorological Agency warns that Typhoon No. 22, despite moving eastward away from Japan this afternoon, still retains strong intensity. Coastal areas of the Pacific side of Honshu, especially the Izu Islands, are urged to remain on alert for high waves.

Forecast maps indicate that strong winds will persist along coastal areas of Kanto and the Izu Islands through the evening. While widespread transport disruptions are not expected in the Tokyo area, localized service interruptions remain possible in parts of Chiba and Ibaraki.

As for Typhoon No. 23, current projections suggest it may approach Okinawa around Saturday before moving northeastward across southern waters off Kyushu and Honshu from Sunday through early next week. Depending on its exact course, the Izu Islands could once again experience severe weather in the first half of next week.

Nationwide, most areas aside from northern and Pacific coastal regions are expected to see clear skies today. Western Japan and Tokai will experience longer hours of sunshine, with high temperatures reaching 30 degrees or more in Nagoya and Kochi.

Over the weekend, rain is likely along the Pacific coast, and forecasts for Sunday remain uncertain depending on Typhoon No. 23’s path.

Read more: Typhoon No. 23 (Nakri) Approaching South of Japan Over Holiday Weekend

Source: TBS

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