A swath of Japanese regions, including central areas, are bracing for Typhoon Khanun to approach near southwestern Japan on Tuesday, as the country’s meteorological agency warns of damage from strong winds and heavy rainfall. | Reuters
Rainfall of 300-400 mm was expected between Tuesday and Wednesday in the Shikoku and southern Kyushu regions, with 200-300 mm of rain in Amami, as well as Kinki in Western Japan and the central region of Tokai, the weather agency said.
“Due to the slow movement of the typhoon and its prolonged impact, total rainfall may greatly exceed the normal monthly rainfall for August in the Pacific Ocean side of Kyushu and western Japan, and in the Tokai region,” the JMA said. Mazda Motor Corp will suspend production at its two domestic plants on Wednesday and Thursday, the carmaker said on Monday.
Shinkansen, or high-speed train, service may also be suspended between the Hakata and Osaka stations from Wednesday night until Thursday morning, the West Japan Railway Co said. The city of Nagasaki relocated a venue to commemorate the 78th anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing on Wednesday to an indoor convention centre from a park.
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