毎日新聞6/2/2026EnvironmentJapan
Japan Issues Flood Warnings as Typhoon Lan Approaches
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- Typhoon Lan is moving northeast, prompting flood warnings in Tokyo and a special alert for Wakayama Prefecture.
- A "level 4 flood danger warning" is in effect for the Zenpukuji, Nogawa, and Sengawa rivers in Tokyo, urging residents to evacuate to higher floors.
- In Wakayama, the Kii River may have already overflowed, with a "level 5 special flood warning" issued.
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Typhoon Lan is moving northeast, prompting flood warnings in Tokyo and a special alert for Wakayama Prefecture. A "level 4 flood danger warning" is in effect for the Zenpukuji, Nogawa, and Sengawa rivers in Tokyo, urging residents to evacuate to higher floors. In Wakayama, the Kii River may have already overflowed, with a "level 5 special flood warning" issued. Shizuoka Prefecture's Izu region is experiencing a "linear precipitation zone" with extremely heavy rain.
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