Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:03am on 17 Aug 2024,Saturday Weather & Environment
Typhoon Ampil brought widespread disruptions to Japan during the Obon holiday week. The storm, with sustained winds of 162kph, prompted evacuation orders for thousands and cancellations of hundreds of flights and trains. Although Ampil did not make landfall, authorities took precautions to ensure public safety. The Japan Meteorological Agency tracked the storm's movement, predicting it would weaken to a tropical storm by Sunday. Ampil was the seventh typhoon to hit Japan in 2024. The government's swift response minimized risks, as millions of people returned to their hometowns for the holiday. No major casualties were reported.
