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Tropical storm Mawar brings heavy rain to large swathes of Japan

TOKYO, June 2 (Xinhua) — Wide swathes of Japan are being hit by heavy downpours, particularly in western areas, owing to bands of thick thunderclouds shaped on account of Tropical Storm Mawar’s presence within the Pacific, climate officers stated Friday.

The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) stated that in addition to inflicting torrential rain in Kochi, Wakayama, and Nara prefectures in western Japan, the band of thunderclouds was additionally inflicting heavy rain within the Tokai and Kanto-koshin area, which incorporates Tokyo.

The company stated situations within the Kanto-koshin area might worsen on Saturday as extra thunderclouds are anticipated to type.

The climate company additionally stated the bands of thick thunderclouds would have an effect on areas for a protracted interval from western to jap Japan because the clouds and moist air from Tropical Storm Mawar hit a climate entrance.

Heavy rain advisories have been issued by the JMA on Friday for Kochi, Wakayama, and Nara prefectures, warning of potential landslides and floods in low-lying areas, in addition to swollen rivers breaching their banks.

Weather officers stated Mawar is presently shifting eastward on waters close to Amami Island in Kagoshima prefecture.

Along with the Okinawa and Amami areas, climate officers stated that areas in Kyushu are actually inside the storm’s zone of sturdy winds, and have warned residents to be vigilant of highly effective wind gusts, floods, landslides, and lightning.

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