NAHA, Oct 13 (News On Japan) - Typhoon No. 23 (Nakri), currently located southeast of the Kanto region, is moving eastward and is expected to become an extratropical low over the far western Pacific on October 15. As of 3 p.m., the storm was positioned about 260 kilometers east of Hachijojima and traveling northeast at around 35 kilometers per hour. Although Hachijojima has now exited the typhoon’s storm zone, Nakri’s area of strong winds remains extensive and will continue to impact coastal regions even as the system moves away.
Two major hazards remain in the wake of the typhoon. The first is dangerous sea conditions. Forecasts show that wave heights will remain elevated through the evening of October 14, particularly on the western side of the system. Strong easterly winds will continue to push swells ashore, and rough seas are expected to persist into the morning of October 15. Authorities are urging continued caution along the Pacific coasts of the Izu Islands, southern Kanto, and Tohoku, where hazardous wave conditions are likely to remain.
The second concern is the risk of landslides. Rainfall over the past 24 hours has totaled 130 millimeters on Hachijojima as of 4 p.m., following heavy rains brought by Typhoon No. 22. With ground conditions already saturated, the risk of slope failure and soil movement is heightened. Residents in areas vulnerable to landslides are advised to stay away from steep slopes and remain in safe locations until conditions improve.
Source: ウェザーニュース
