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Typhoon Chan-hom makes landfall in Japan’s Kanto region
Typhoon Chan-hom made landfall in Japan’s Kanto region, including the Tokyo area, on Tuesday evening. This event marks the first time a typhoon has made landfall in Ibaraki Prefecture since record-keeping began in 1951.
The storm followed an unusual east-to-west path, steered by a high-pressure system north of the Japanese archipelago. While the storm weakened as it moved toward central Japan, it caused significant disruption. In Ibaraki and Tochigi prefectures, more than 3,000 homes lost electricity. Five people reported minor injuries in the Iwate and Ibaraki prefectures.
In Tokyo, the storm knocked down trees in several locations, including the Omotesando shopping district. Approximately 60 flights were canceled at Haneda airport. The Japan Meteorological Agency warned of heavy rain, potential flooding in low-lying areas, and rising river levels across northeastern to western Japan through Wednesday.
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Ibaraki Prefecture · Japan Meteorological Agency · TEPCO Power Grid · Tokyo · Typhoon Chan-hom
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- [● 2 SOURCES] The typhoon followed an unusual east-to-west path driven by a high-pressure system north of the Japanese archipelago. en.tempo.co · globalnation.inquirer.net
- [○ 1 SOURCE] More than 3,000 homes lost electricity in Ibaraki and Tochigi prefectures. wtop.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Five people sustained minor injuries due to the storm. wtop.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The storm was expected to weaken into a tropical depression by Wednesday afternoon as it moved toward western Japan. en.tempo.co · globalnation.inquirer.net
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The storm knocked down trees in several locations in Tokyo, including the Omotesando shopping area. wtop.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Typhoon Chan-hom is the first typhoon to make landfall in Ibaraki Prefecture since record-keeping began in 1951. wtop.com · en.tempo.co · globalnation.inquirer.net