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On the morning of October 8th, Hagibis, which in Filipino dialect means fast or fast, won the JTWC agency (Joint Typhoon Warning Center) the classification of level 5 and since then has been called a super typhoon. According to meteorological channels in the pacific, if it continues with the current characteristics, Super Typhoon Hagibis could be considered as the most violent typhoon to hit Japan in its history.
typhoon number 19
Super Typhoon Hagibis
Type of Typhoon
super typhoon
displacement speed
20 km/h
Wind speed
198 km/h
gust speed
270 km/h
Atmospheric pressure
915 hPa
Hurricane, typhoon and cyclone are basically the same meteorological phenomenon: winds rotating in a circular direction around an area of low atmospheric pressure. Cyclones usually form in tropical and equatorial ocean regions with warm waters. When they form and develop over the Atlantic Ocean they are called hurricanes. Cyclones that form over the Pacific Ocean as in the case of Hagibis are called typhoons.
According to japan weather agency, Typhoon Hagibis should reach the archipelago on Saturday the 12th but the weather conditions should start to change on Friday.
Rugby Cup matches canceled on Saturday
Two games worth the Cup that would be held on Saturday will be cancelled. The matches between England and France and New Zealand against Italy were canceled by the tournament organizers and will probably be considered as draws, as the rules cannot reschedule canceled games. The four games scheduled for Sunday still do not have an official position, which should be communicated on Sunday morning.
Suspension of some JR lines in Tokyo
JR Higashi Nihon has stated that some shuttle services may be canceled on Saturday and Sunday due to Typhoon Hagibis. More information will be made available on the company's website on Friday.
Preparations by mobile operators
The main cell phone operators are preparing for possible system failures and problems with signal transmission. Care is being taken to ensure that situations like the one that occurred last month when Typhoon Faxai hit the Chiba region are not repeated.
Gigantic waves
The Japanese meteorological agency warns that high waves over 10 meters high should be expected on the coast with the passage of Typhoon Hagibis.
Torrential rain
The Tokai, Kansai and Kanto regions are expected to be hit by torrential rains between Friday night and Saturday morning. The forecast for the Tokyo area is more than 400mm of rain in the morning and afternoon on Saturday.
Also according to the meteorological agency, the volume of rain should increase dramatically in the afternoon.
Japan Meteorological Agency's new warning system
This year JMA launched a new emergency alert system to make decision-making more agile and make evacuation instructions clearer for the population.
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Preparations for the typhoon
If the windows of your house or apartment have an external metal protection, use it. If not, close the window tightly, leave the curtains closed and avoid proximity to them during the passage of the typhoon. Strong winds can displace objects that can hit windows and break them.
Leave lanterns and candles in an easily accessible place. If possible, have spare batteries or batteries.
Unplug electrical appliances from outlets.
Keep an eye on the NHK TV, which communicates important information in real time.
What to do during a typhoon
Do not leave the house unless it is absolutely necessary or there is some kind of instruction from the authorities in your area.
Stay away from areas with rivers or streams.
Leave the television on the NHK channel and stay tuned for the news.
Obey evacuation orders that may be released by area authorities.
See more information at:
windy.com
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