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Typhoon No. 25 threatens Japan during Silver Week holidays
Typhoon No. 25 is expected to develop near the Mariana Islands and move toward Japan, potentially impacting the country during the Silver Week holiday period. The storm is projected to approach the Ogasawara Islands around September 18, with forecasts suggesting it may reach the area south of Kanto by September 21.
Japan is currently experiencing an unusual period of prolonged heavy rain and record-low sunshine in regions like Kanto-Koshin. This weather has already caused significant agricultural damage, including rice sprouting prematurely in fields and grape rot. The excess moisture has also led to rising prices for vegetables such as eggplant, lettuce, and broccoli.
Authorities have warned of increased risks for landslides and flooding due to saturated soil. The typhoon's path may be influenced by the strength of the Pacific High, which could either act as a barrier or allow the storm to approach mainland Japan, affecting transportation and leisure activities across the islands.
Entities
Japan Meteorological Agency · Kanto · Mariana Islands · Ogasawara Islands · Okinawa · Pacific High
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 3 SOURCES] A tropical depression is located near the Mariana Islands and is expected to develop into Typhoon No. 25. www.fnn.jp · www.kyoto-np.co.jp · news.cube-soft.jp
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The typhoon may reach the area south of Kanto by September 21. www.fnn.jp
- [● 3 SOURCES] Typhoon No. 25 is projected to approach the Ogasawara Islands around September 18. www.fnn.jp · www.kyoto-np.co.jp · news.cube-soft.jp
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Kanto-Koshin region experienced its lowest sunshine hours and highest precipitation in recorded history during early September. news.cube-soft.jp
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Prolonged heavy rain has caused damage to crops, including rice and grapes, and led to price increases for vegetables like eggplant and lettuce. news.cube-soft.jp
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Typhoon No. 25 is expected to have a central pressure of 975 hectopascals and maximum wind speeds of 30 meters per second by the evening of September 20. www.kyoto-np.co.jp