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Japan Ampil Typhoon : An alert has been declared in Japan in view of the threat of Typhoon Ampil. People living near the Tokyo coast have been instructed to immediately vacate their homes. Apart from this, railway and air services have also been canceled here. The storm has now reached the coast of Tokyo, in view of which an alert has been issued by the Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC).
Next 12 hours heavy for Tokyo
According to JTWC, Typhoon Ampil has strengthened and is approaching the coast of Tokyo. The storm may intensify further in the next 12 hours. When the storm passes over Japan, it is also expected to have a major impact.
ordered to vacate the house
Authorities in the coastal areas of Isumi have issued notices to evacuate about 17,000 houses due to the possibility of a storm. Along with this, they have also started searching for the elderly and disabled for their safety. A storm is also expected in this area till late tonight. During this time, there may be torrential rain along with strong winds.
Railway-airline services cancelled
The city of Yokohama has also issued an order to move people to safer places. Heavy rains fell in the coastal areas this morning and due to strong winds, power supply to thousands of houses was also disrupted. Railway and air services have also been shut down after the storm was reported. The country's two major airlines, Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airlines, have cancelled more than 500 flights. Apart from this, six bullet train services have also been stopped.
Heavy rain, flood, landslide warning
The Meteorological Department has issued a warning of heavy rains, strong winds, flooding and landslides for northern and eastern Japan. Officials have urged everyone to take necessary precautions and prepare for the storm's impact. The center of the cyclone is some distance from the coast.
