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Japan weather: record rainfall in Tokyo and extreme heat in Kyushu
Japan is facing diverse extreme weather conditions, including record-breaking rainfall in the Kanto region and intense heat in Kyushu. In Tokyo and Saitama, torrential rains on August 22 led to flooding in restaurants and road collapses in Chiyoda Ward, which caused traffic signals to tilt and prompted road closures.
In the Yaeyama region, including Ishigaki Island, there is a high risk of a linear precipitation zone forming due to the influence of Typhoon No. 20, threatening heavy rain and landslides. Meanwhile, much of mainland Japan is experiencing extreme heat, with temperatures in Hita, Oita Prefecture, expected to reach 40 degrees Celsius.
Additionally, Typhoon No. 18 is expected to approach Okinawa, with potential for severe winds and heavy rain through late August.
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Amami · Chiba · Ishigaki Island · Oita Prefecture · Okinawa · Saitama · Saitama City · Tokyo · Typhoon 18 · Typhoon No. 20
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The maximum temperature in Hita, Oita Prefecture, is expected to reach 40 degrees Celsius. news.cube-soft.jp
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Typhoon No. 20 is causing moisture to flow into areas, increasing the risk of heavy rain. news.cube-soft.jp
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A linear precipitation zone may form in the Yaeyama region, including Ishigaki Island. news.cube-soft.jp
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A road collapsed near a construction site in Chiyoda Ward, causing a traffic signal to tilt. www.fnn.jp
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Rainfall in Toshima Ward, Kita Ward, and Toda City exceeded 100mm per hour on August 22. www.fnn.jp
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Level 4 flood danger warnings were issued for the Zenpukuji and Kanda Rivers in Tokyo. www.fnn.jp
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Tokyo and Saitama experienced record-breaking short-term heavy rainfall. www.fnn.jp
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Rainfall in Tokyo's Itabashi Ward exceeded 120mm per hour on August 22. www.fnn.jp