Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:28pm on 03 Nov 2024,Sunday Weather & Environment
Nearly 200,000 residents in western Japan have been urged to evacuate as authorities warn of potential landslides and floods due to the remnants of Tropical Storm Kong-rey. The Japan Meteorological Agency reported heavy rainfall and thunderstorms linked to the storm, which has been downgraded to an extratropical low-pressure system. The city of Matsuyama issued a top-level warning, advising its nearly 190,000 residents to prioritize safety. Although evacuation is not mandatory, the warning reflects the serious risk of disaster. Meanwhile, Shinkansen bullet trains between Tokyo and Fukuoka faced temporary suspensions due to the severe weather conditions.
