Typhoon No. 10 moved north toward the Mariana Islands on the 24th. It is expected to develop and move south of Japan, approaching western and eastern Japan around the 27th or 28th. It is expected to maintain its strength as it makes landfall and then move further north, potentially affecting northern Japan as well. As it approaches, rain and wind will gradually get stronger, and there is a risk of severe weather across western and northern Japan. There is still a wide range of predicted paths, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is urging people to check the latest information. JR Central and West Japan Railway have stated that there is a possibility of planned service suspensions or long-term stoppages on the entire Tokaido-Sanyo Shinkansen line or some sections, mainly on the 27th and 28th. As of 6 a.m. on the 24th, the typhoon was moving north through the Mariana Islands at about 20 kilometers per hour. Kyodo News, August 24, 2024, 8:46 a.m.
>>2 Not in Tokai It will reach as far as Hokuriku Of course, both Tokai and Kanto are in the danger semicircle and are included in the strong wind zone.
Things you should prepare to feel safe: a portable battery, lighting such as a headlamp, dry batteries, a radio, a minimum change of clothes, water and biscuits, a backpack with valuables, sturdy shoes, and a rubber boat.
Please stop reporting like “This is the biggest one yet!” or “This is once in a decade!” in a “boy who cried wolf” kind of way. In any case, the metropolitan area will be fine this time too.
>>13 A while ago, they reported that it was the first heavy rainfall in 10 years for three consecutive years, and I thought that Japan had become a subtropical climate. There were also some rainstorms.
>>13 TV stations will increase their ratings by exaggerating and threatening the situation, so they will further stir up anxiety lol But these days, you can see the information from the Japan Meteorological Agency yourself, so it’s better not to watch TV.
>>13 A few years ago, during the heavy rain disaster in Kumamoto, the damage was enormous for those who didn’t evacuate because they didn’t take it seriously, and there were complaints that the media should make them feel a sense of crisis.
>>22 Kanto is an uncivilized region created by Ieyasu, who was demoted by Hideyoshi. The Touyi region is located east of the checkpoint and has been subject to frequent disasters since ancient times, making it uninhabitable.
Why the right side of a typhoon is dangerous: On the right side of a typhoon’s direction of movement, the wind blowing counterclockwise toward the center and the wind moving the typhoon itself come together in the same direction, making the wind stronger. On the other hand, on the left side, the two winds are going in opposite directions, so they cancel each other out and weaken the wind.
>>27 I don’t live around there, but I think that’s an exaggeration, since that’s a 1000-year disaster scenario, and the river hasn’t flooded once in the decades since the levees were raised. In fact, the Minato Ward, where land prices are high, had a river overflow and roads were flooded during the recent heavy rains, so I honestly don’t know which areas are at high risk of flooding.
Yamba Dam: “It’s finally completed. We’ll be doing a trial run and filling it up over the next two months.”
~12 days later~ Yamba Dam: “What, Typhoon No. 19?! Risk of flooding downstream?! Ok, let’s give it a try!” ~The next day dawns~ Yamba Dam: “Whew. It filled up overnight.” People living downstream: “If the Yamba Dam hadn’t been built, the river’s water level would have risen by 60cm and it would have flooded. It was a close call.” This reminds me of the flood control story from 2019.
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