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Typhoon 26 approaches Kanto region as new tropical depression forms
Typhoon 26 is tracking toward the waters south of Japan, with forecasts indicating it may approach the Kanto region on October 1st. While the storm has weakened from earlier severe classifications, it continues to transport significant moisture. Meteorological agencies warn that the typhoon's circulation may merge with an active autumn rain front, potentially causing prolonged precipitation and coastal hazards across eastern and central prefectures.
In Chiba Prefecture, the region remains on high alert as the approaching storm threatens areas already damaged by previous heavy rains. In Yoro Valley, local inns have postponed their seasonal reopening due to ongoing damage and concerns over potential power outages. Recovery efforts are currently underway at Inba Swamp, where approximately 200 personnel are working in a 24-hour system to address levee breaches.
Additionally, a new tropical depression has emerged in the southern ocean waters behind Typhoon 26, raising concerns about successive weather disturbances. In the Izu Islands, heavy rainfall is expected, with some areas potentially seeing up to 120mm of rain within 24 hours.
Entities
Chiba · Chiba Prefecture · Daitō Islands · European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts · Hachijojima · Inba Swamp · Japan Meteorological Agency · Joint Typhoon Warning Center · Kanto · Kanto region · Shisui Town · Typhoon 26
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The typhoon is expected to reach approximately 170 km south-southwest of Hachijojima by 9:00 PM on the 30th. www.fukuishimbun.co.jp · news.cube-soft.jp
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The typhoon is expected to reach approximately 340 km east of Iwaki City, Fukushima Prefecture, by 9:00 PM on October 1st.
- [● 2 SOURCES] More than 20 residents have evacuated due to flooding in Shisui Town.
- [● 2 SOURCES] A long-neglected mound of earth collapsed, blocking drainage channels in Shisui Town, Chiba.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Storm warnings for the Daito Islands were lifted on September 29th.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] 31 passenger ship services were canceled, primarily on routes connecting Okinawa Main Island and surrounding islands.
- [● 4 SOURCES] The typhoon may approach the Kanto region on October 1st. www.fukuishimbun.co.jp · world-today-journal.com · news.cube-soft.jp
- [DISPUTED] Typhoon 26 is moving east-northeast at approximately 20 km/h. www.fukuishimbun.co.jp · world-today-journal.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The flood at Inba Swamp has stopped due to the construction of a temporary levee.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Approximately 200 people are working on recovery efforts in a 24-hour system.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The typhoon's impact has caused local inns in Yoro Valley to postpone reopening.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A new tropical depression has formed in the southern ocean waters behind Typhoon 26. world-today-journal.com