Japan orders evacuation of 1m as heavy rain, storms disrupt transport

Japan: Tropical Storms Mekkhala and Higos Trigger Flooding, Heavy Rain to Lash Tokyo

Heavy downpours triggered flooding in parts of western Japan on Friday as two approaching tropical storms added to a seasonal rain front already stuck above the country. Storm Mekkhala was off the western coast of Japan's southern remote island of Amami as of late afternoon Friday as it headed northeast, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.

Kyoto river overflows as Japan braces for double storms

Kyoto’s iconic Kamo River overflowed beyond its banks amidst torrential rains, as the country braced itself for two approaching tropical storms that spurred authorities to issue high-level landslide warnings and order the evacuation of one million people. #kyoto #japan #flood #kamoriver #taiwan

2.2 Million Evacuated in Japan as Storm Approaches

Japan has ordered the evacuation of more than 2.2 million people as Tropical Storm Mikala approaches the country's southern islands, bringing torrential rain, strong winds, and heightened risks of flooding and landslides.

Tropical Storm Mekkhala leaves Taiwan underwater

Tropical Storm Mekkhala has triggered severe flooding across parts of Taiwan before bringing torrential rain and transport disruption to Japan. The storm has left homes underwater, damaged property and prompted flood, landslide and evacuation warnings. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile

Floods and landslides as two tropical storms pound Japan

At least one person has died after storms Mekkhala and Higos struck.