Japan braces for heavy rain as Typhoon No. 4 approaches

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Japan braces for heavy rain as Typhoon No. 4 approaches

An official at the Oita Local Meteorological Observatory explains the direction of Typhoon No. Masayuki Shiraishi Typhoon No. On July 5th, 4 could make landfall in the Kyushu region, after barreling northward above the East China Sea and changing its direction eastward, the Japan Meteorological Agency warned on July 4.

The agency is urging caution against possible disasters that could occur in western Japan through July 6, such as flooding in low-lying areas and mudslides.

Heavy rain could hit the Amami and Kyushu regions by July 5, and the Shikoku region by July 6, according to the agency.

During a 24 hour period, up to 200 millimeters of rain are forecast for the southern Kyushu and Shikoku regions, 150 mm for the northern Kyushu and Kinki regions and 120 mm for the Amami region.

Some areas from eastern to northern Japan are predicted to be hit with heavy rain because of warm, humid air blowing around the edge of a high-pressure system.

The agency forecasts up to 100 mm of rain for the Tokai and Kanto-Koshin regions, 80 mm for Hokkaido and the Tohoku regions and 60 mm for the Hokuriku region during a 24 hour period. It is calling for people in these areas to be prepared for mudslides and other disasters.

The warning came after Tokyo saw the ninth day of temperatures above 35 degrees on July 3, the longest on record.

The typhoon will cause the capital to suffer from torrential rain after leaving the extremely hot weather behind.