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Typhoon No. 24 brings linear rainband to Amami, with widespread heavy rain expected from Sept. 6

From NHK · () Japanese

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  • Typhoon No. 24 brought successive bands of developed rain clouds to Okinawa and Amami, with a linear rainband forming over Amami on the night of Sept. 5.
  • Parts of Okinawa’s main island also experienced locally torrential rain, with widespread heavy rain expected from Sept. 6.
  • Authorities warned of possible landslides, flooding and overflowing rivers.

Typhoon No. 24 sent successive bands of developed rain clouds into Okinawa and Amami, bringing intense rainfall to southern Japan.

A linear rainband formed over the Amami region of Kagoshima Prefecture on the night of Sept. 5. Parts of Okinawa’s main island also experienced locally torrential rain.

Widespread heavy rain is expected from Sept. 6, raising concerns about landslides, flooding and rivers overflowing their banks.

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Originally published by NHK in Japanese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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