Evacuation Ordered in Northern Japan, Flights and Trains Canceled in Tokyo as Typhoon Approaches

Thousands in northern Japan were ordered to evacuate Friday because of the risk of flooding and mudslides from a typhoon approaching.

High waves hit a beach in Choshi, Chiba prefecture, east of Tokyo, as Typhoon Ampil moved past the area on Friday, Aug. 16, 2024.

It had sustained winds of 162 kph with higher gusts Friday morning and was moving north at 15 kph , the Japan Meteorological Agency said. Ampil was not expected to make landfall and could weaken to a tropical storm by Sunday. Tokyo’s Disneyland, usually open until 9 p.m., closed at 3 p.m. because of the typhoon. Yamato Transport, which makes Amazon and other deliveries in Japan, said no deliveries would be made in Tokyo and nearby affected areas on Friday and Saturday.

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