Typhoon Chan-hom: Heavy Rain & Flood Risk in Tokyo

MGR Online•International•3h ago

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Typhoon Chan-hom brought heavy rain and flooding, disrupting Tokyo and surrounding areas with power outages and travel cancellations.

•Typhoon Chan-hom caused heavy rainfall and increased flood risk in Japan's central and eastern regions, including the Tokyo metropolitan area.
•The storm led to widespread traffic disruption, hundreds of flight cancellations, and suspension of train services in Tokyo.
•Over 5,000 homes in the Tokyo area lost power due to the typhoon's impact.
•Authorities issued high flood warnings and urged residents in vulnerable areas to evacuate to higher ground.

•On June 3, Typhoon Chan-hom moved into the densely populated Tokyo area, causing heavy rainfall.
•Heavy rainfall from Typhoon Chan-hom paralyzed city traffic in Tokyo.
•Hundreds of flights were canceled, and train services were suspended or delayed due to the typhoon.
•Over 5,000 homes in the Tokyo metropolitan area lost electricity, according to Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings.
•Residents near the Senpukuji River in Tokyo were advised to seek shelter amid rising waters.
•The Japan Meteorological Agency reported Typhoon Chan-hom was east of Shima city, moving northeast with maximum sustained winds of 90 km/h.
•Flood advisories at the highest level were issued for multiple areas in central and eastern Japan, urging evacuations.
•Up to 50 cm (20 inches) of rain fell in Owase, central Japan, within the past 24 hours, with up to 20 cm (8 inches) expected in areas including Tokyo by Thursday morning.
•Typhoon Chan-hom made landfall in Wakayama Prefecture with sustained winds of 126 km/h (78 mph) at typhoon strength before weakening inland.
•Previously, Typhoon Chan-hom grazed the southern island of Okinawa, causing minor injuries to 15 people when it was at typhoon strength.

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Tokyo(โตเกียว)ℹ️

The densely populated metropolitan area in Japan affected by Typhoon Chan-hom.

Senpukuji River(แม่น้ำเซ็นปุคุจิ)

A river in Tokyo near which residents were advised to seek shelter.

Japan(ญี่ปุ่น)ℹ️

The country where Typhoon Chan-hom made landfall and caused widespread impacts.

Owase(โอวาเสะ)

A city in central Japan that experienced significant rainfall from Typhoon Chan-hom.

Wakayama Prefecture(จังหวัดวาคายามะ)ℹ️

A prefecture in Japan where Typhoon Chan-hom made landfall.

Okinawa Island(เกาะโอกินาวา)ℹ️

A southern island in Japan that was previously affected by Typhoon Chan-hom.

Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings(บริษัท Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings)ℹ️

The company providing power services in the Tokyo metropolitan area, reporting on power outages.

Japan Meteorological Agency(สำนักงานอุตุนิยมวิทยาญี่ปุ่น)ℹ️

The agency providing meteorological reports on Typhoon Chan-hom's speed and direction.

AP(เอพี)ℹ️

The news agency credited as the source of the article.