Typhoon 15 approaches Okayama and Kagawa regions

Typhoon 15 is approaching the Okayama and Kagawa regions, bringing warnings for heavy rain and potential storm surges. Residents in these areas are advised to remain cautious of the weather conditions.

In a separate geological event, a magnitude 3.7 earthquake occurred with its epicenter in the Amakusa and Ashikita areas of Kumamoto Prefecture. The quake reached a maximum intensity of 3 on the Japanese scale, with intensity 1 observed in Miyazaki Prefecture. No tsunami threat was reported following the tremor.