Japan Weather Forecast: Mawar Brings Flooding Rainfall

The latest forecast reported that Tropical Storm Mawar brought flooding rainfall and landslide risk in the southern islands of Japan.

Tropical Storm Mawar became a supertyphoon that unloaded heavy rainfall before tracking over Japan's islands.

Tropical Storm Mawar in Japan

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Shibuya district in Tokyo on June 2, 2023

In the latest weather report, the Associated Press (AP) explained that Tropical Storm Mawar unloaded heavy rains in parts of Japan, causing flooding and mudslide threats in the country.

Recently, AccuWeather reported that Japan braced for the arrival of Tropical Storm Mawar after hitting parts of Taiwan.

AccuWeather reported that the Tropical Storm managed to lose wind intensity as it moved to Japan's coast.

The report noted that Taiwan and the Philippines felt the brunt of Tropical Storm Mawar, causing school cancellations and evacuations.

According to forecasts, the tropical storm could unfold rain in parts of Northern Ryukyu Islands and southern Japan.

On Thursday night and Friday, the weather report explained that the worst rainy conditions could be likely, causing potential travel disruptions and slower commutes.

Meanwhile, AP reported that Tropical Storm Mawar resulted in the cancellation of local flights cancellations.

Furthermore, the weather forecast noted that the strong winds caused eight people to become injured in Okinawa.

Due to the potential rainfall threat, the forecast said mudslides and flooding warnings were present in southwestern Japan.

It is best that homeowners and motorists should keep updated with the weather in Japan due to the severe weather conditions.

The forecast noted that the rain could be likely until Saturday morning.

Preparing for the severe weather conditions

According to NOAA, Typhoon Mawar is known as Betty in the Philippines.

The forecast said that Tropical Storm Mawar became a super typhoon reaching a Category 4 Atlantic Hurricane based on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale.

In the United States, the 2023 Hurricane Season began on June 1, and severe weather conditions are expected to become likely this week.

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Furthermore, it is best that people keep updated with the weather due to the impact of the weather.

Tropical storms could likely unload heavy rainfall, causing landslide and mudslide risks.

Here are essential reminders during severe weather, especially tropical storms.

Keep updated with tropical storms

Homeowners should stay updated with the weather reports for this week, especially in Japan. Preparing multiple sources of information could help motorists and homeowners anticipate the impact of the weather.

In addition, it is also best to immediately evacuate when the floodwater rapidly rises. If you are in flood-prone areas, checking the coastal water is essential.

Preparing emergency kits

Homeowners must keep emergency kits that could help them during tropical storms. Storms could result in power outages, slower commutes and inaccessible road conditions.

The recommended emergency kits are the following: battery-powered radios, battery-powered flashlights, non-perishable goods, medicine kits and extra mobile phones.