23 Aug 2018 | 09:49 AM UTC
Japan: Powerful Typhoon Cimaron to make landfall late on August 23 /update 1
Heavy rains, violent winds, and landslides expected as strong Typhoon Cimaron approches western Japan
Event
Powerful Typhoon Cimaron is heading towards western Japan and is expected to make landfall late on Thursday, August 23 (local time). Cimaron is then expected to move in a northerly direction on August 24. Heavy rain - up to 80 cm (31 in) within a 24-hour period in parts of central Japan - and strong winds - up to 210 km/h (130 mph) - are forecast for affected areas.
Context
Cimaron is following on the heels of Typhoon Soulik, which brought heavy rain to the southern island of Kyushu earlier in the week. In July, heavy rain and subsequent flooding and landslides killed more than 200 people in the country.
Advice
Individuals in affected areas are advised to be prepared for possible flooding (notably in low-lying areas and along rivers), landslides (in hilly areas), and rough surf.
