Japan Meteorological Agency

Flooding and heavy rainfall in Nagoya, Japan

2 clusters · 28 sources · last updated about 20 hours ago

Latest: Nagoya heavy rain causes transportation paralysis and flooding

In early September 2026, the Tokai region of Japan, including Nagoya, experienced record-breaking rainfall. The Japan Meteorological Agency reported a historic 104.5 mm of rain in a single hour, marking the highest hourl

Global extreme weather and climate crisis

3 clusters · 36 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Global weather patterns show extreme temperature shifts and storm alerts

Global weather patterns have transitioned from localized forecasts of heatwaves, thunderstorms, and approaching cyclones to broader reports of a systemic climate crisis. Initial reports highlighted specific regional we

Severe weather and infrastructure disruptions in Japan

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Mount Fuji access routes closed following landslides and heavy rain

Severe weather and heavy rainfall across Japan have caused significant infrastructure disruptions and safety hazards. Initially, highway closures were reported on the Hokuriku Expressway following a multi-vehicle acciden

Kumamoto earthquake recovery: aid packages and ongoing gaps

39 clusters · 112 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Couria donates 50 million yen to Kumamoto for earthquake relief

As recovery efforts continue following the July 28, 2026, earthquake, the scale of damage has risen to over 53,800 buildings. While water outages have been restored, many residents remain in evacuation centers or makeshi

Severe weather and flooding across Japan

13 clusters · 67 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Japan floods and landslides cause fatalities and mass evacuations

By early September 2026, Typhoon 24 and linear precipitation zones brought extreme weather to Japan. In Aomori Prefecture, record-breaking rainfall continued, with Ajigasawa recording 260 mm. In Aomori City, a Level 5 em

Typhoon 24 and heavy rain activity near Japan

5 clusters · 21 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Japan highways face closures and restrictions due to heavy rain and wind

Meteorological agencies have been monitoring multiple tropical systems in the Pacific and South China Sea. Initially, a tropical depression near Wake Island was expected to develop into Typhoon 23, with forecasts suggest

Extreme weather and flooding in Japan

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Japan weather alerts: Heavy rain and landslide warnings issued across multiple regions

Japan has faced significant disruptions due to extreme weather, including lightning strikes and heavy rainfall. In late August, a lightning strike in Kyoto caused equipment malfunctions and the temporary closure of the

Extreme heat, drought, and heavy rain in Japan

3 clusters · 30 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Northern Kyushu faces record heat and extreme drought

Japan continues to face significant heatstroke risks and extreme temperatures. In Fukuoka Prefecture, authorities issued heatstroke alerts for late August, with temperatures in Kurume expected to reach 38 degrees Celsius

Weather-related emergencies in Japan

2 clusters · 18 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Japan issues Level 5 landslide warnings amid fatal flooding

In August 2026, the Japan Coast Guard issued a second-level alert and evacuation advisory for various ports in the Izu Peninsula and Izu Islands, including Shimoda Port, due to an approaching typhoon. Maritime instructio

Chiba recovery continues amid agricultural loss and policy

10 clusters · 185 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Chiba heavy rain prompts LDP flood policy proposals and business aid

Recovery efforts in Chiba Prefecture following record-breaking heavy rains have expanded to address critical disruptions in medical services, massive property damage, and the launch of various relief initiatives. The int

Typhoon 18 and severe weather in Japan

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Japan weather: Thunderstorm warnings in Ishikawa and Typhoon No. 18 in Okinawa

Typhoon 18 formed near the Truk Islands and was projected to intensify into a ‘very strong’ typhoon as it moved northwest toward Japan. Early forecasts suggested the storm could approach the Okinawa and Amami regions bet

Japan heatwave: record temperatures and medical strain

70 clusters · 245 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Japan issues heatstroke alerts for 26 prefectures

The 2026 Japanese heatwave has escalated into a “disaster-level” event, with temperatures regularly exceeding 35 °C. This extreme heat has caused a sharp rise in heat-related deaths and emergency transports, particularly

Saedeul remnants strengthen into Storm No. 5 and trigger Flo

10 clusters · 83 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Tropical Storm Saudel forms in North East Sea

The rare concentration of four simultaneous typhoons continues to impact Japan and China. Typhoon Saedeul (also referred to as Saudel) caused significant disruption across Okinawa and the southwestern islands, including

2026-2027 El Niño phenomenon intensification

6 clusters · 251 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Global climate crisis: record ocean heat and El Niño threaten 2027

The 2026-2027 El Niño phenomenon is intensifying, with sea surface temperatures in the Equatorial Pacific reaching 2.5°C to 5°C above historical averages as of July 2026. Experts suggest a 69% probability that this cycle

Heavy rainfall and flooding in Japan

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Hokuriku region heavy rains cause widespread flooding and injuries

In mid-August, meteorological observatories in Japan issued warnings for heavy rain, landslides, and flooding in the Akita and Tochigi prefectures. Forecasts for these regions indicated potential hourly precipitation of

Kumamoto 2026 earthquake relief

4 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Japanese municipalities dispatch staff to support Kumamoto earthquake recovery

Following the July 28, 2026 Kumamoto earthquake, local officials first issued disaster-damage certificates and arranged emergency water, waste disposal and school closures. Mashiki town issued public notices regarding th

Tropical cyclone activity in Northwest Pacific

3 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Three typhoons threaten China, Taiwan, and Japan

The Northwest Pacific and South China Sea have experienced periods of rare meteorological activity involving multiple simultaneous tropical cyclones. In early August, three typhoons—Peilou, Baihaiqun, and Changhong—were

Seismic activity and economic impact in Japan

9 clusters · 30 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Earthquake strikes off the coast of Iwate Prefecture, Japan

Following a devastating 7.1-magnitude earthquake in Kumamoto Prefecture that caused significant infrastructure damage, Japan has experienced continued seismic activity. On August 8, a major earthquake with a seismic inte

Seismic activity in Indonesia and Japan

4 clusters · 343 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Japan hit by two significant earthquakes in 24 hours

Seismic activity has intensified across the Pacific Ring of Fire, affecting both Indonesia and Japan. In Indonesia, a 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of western Sumatra at a depth of 29 kilometers. This ev

Kumamoto earthquake death toll rises to 39

5 clusters · 1042 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: Kumamoto earthquake death toll reaches 39 after three weeks

The magnitude-7.1 earthquake that struck Kumamoto Prefecture on 28 July 2026 has resulted in a death toll of 39 as of 18 August. Of these fatalities, 36 are attributed directly to the tremor and one is a suspected heatst

Weather instability and heavy rain in Japan

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: Japan weather forecast predicts showers and humidity

In early August, the Japan Meteorological Agency issued heavy rain warnings for the Kanto and Koshin regions, forecasting up to 100 mm of rain within a 24-hour period. Authorities warned of potential flooding in low-lyin

Typhoon Dolphin causes massive flooding in China and Japan

14 clusters · 400 sources · last updated 30 days ago

Latest: Typhoon Dolphin triggers record rainfall and flooding across China

Typhoon Dolphin, the strongest cyclone to hit China this year, has caused widespread destruction across eastern, central, and northern China after a 16-day lifespan. The storm made landfall near Yuhuan, Zhejiang, with ma

Japan weather: Extreme heat, storms, and regional shifts

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated about 1 month ago

Latest: Japan weather: Heatwaves, drought, and heavy rain alerts

By late August 2026, Japan’s meteorological landscape has become increasingly complex, characterized by intense heat and sudden weather shifts. Many regions in the central and western parts of the country are facing temp