Japan Issues Emergency Evacuation Orders in Western Japan Due to Heavy Rains from Typhoon No. 10

The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) expects Typhoon No. 10 to move east across western Japan on September 1, transitioning into a tropical depression. They are urging caution regarding potential ongoing landslides, low-lying area flooding, river overflows, and storm surges.

Specifically, there is a high probability of a linear rainband forming with heavy rain in western and eastern Japan between the 30th and 31st, increasing the risk of large-scale flood damage. Weather experts warn that the damage from Typhoon No. 10 may not be limited to the areas directly hit by the typhoon. They also warn that heavy rain in areas outside the typhoon's influence could cause significant damage.

As of 3:00 PM on the 30th, the JMA announced that Typhoon No. 10 was located about 40 km west of Matsuyama City, moving northeast at a speed of 15 km/h. The central pressure of the typhoon was recorded at 994 hPa, with maximum instantaneous wind speeds of 25 m/s.

Before transitioning into a tropical depression, Typhoon No. 10 is expected to hit western Japan and bring torrential rainfall. The expected 24-hour rainfall from 6:00 PM on the 30th to 6:00 PM on the 31st is as follows:

* **Kanto region:** 150mm * **Hokuriku region:** 100mm * **Tokai region:** 300mm * **Kinki region:** 300mm * **Chugoku region:** 120mm * **Shikoku region:** 300mm

The expected 24-hour rainfall from 6:00 PM on the 31st to 6:00 PM on September 1st is as follows:

* **Kanto region:** 200mm * **Hokuriku region:** 150mm * **Tokai region:** 400mm * **Kinki region:** 200mm * **Shikoku region:** 150mm

The expected 24-hour rainfall from 6:00 PM on September 1st to 6:00 PM on September 2nd is as follows:

* **Kanto region:** 200mm * **Hokuriku region:** 150mm * **Tokai region:** 200mm * **Kinki region:** 150mm

The heavy rain caused by Typhoon No. 10 is expected to significantly impact not only the western Japan region but also the eastern Japan region. In particular, the Tokai region is expected to receive 400mm of rainfall from 6:00 PM on the 31st to 6:00 PM on September 1st, and the Kinki region is expected to receive 300mm of rainfall from 6:00 PM on the 30th to 6:00 PM on the 31st, increasing the likelihood of damage.

Japanese authorities have issued urgent evacuation orders and are urging residents to prioritize safety to minimize damage from Typhoon No. 10. They have also conducted safety inspections in advance and restricted access to hazardous areas in preparation for potential river overflows and landslides.

Typhoon No. 10 has a high probability of causing significant damage across Japan, with western Japan facing a particular risk of severe damage from heavy rain. The JMA continues to monitor the typhoon's path and rainfall amounts and will release updated information.