Fire and Disaster Management Agency

Two tropical storms, Mekkhala and Higos, caused flooding, landslides, and infrastructure damage in Japan, resulting in one death and multiple injuries. Flooding alerts were issued in Kyoto, Osaka, and other western regions, while heavy rain disrupted train operations and flights.

Two tropical storms, Mekkhala and Higos, caused flooding and landslides in Japan, resulting in one death and multiple injuries. Heavy rain disrupted transportation and flooded over 30 homes in Nara and Hiroshima, with alerts issued in Kyoto, Osaka, and other western regions.

Heavy rain caused flooding in western Japan as two tropical storms, Mekkhala and Higos, approached. Over 30 homes were flooded in Nara and Hiroshima, with disruptions to trains and flights. The Japan Meteorological Agency warned the storms would reach Tokyo, dumping heavy rain.

A 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck off northern Japan, causing minor injuries and disruptions but no tsunami warning. The Japan Meteorological Agency confirmed no serious injuries, while the U.S. Geological Survey reported a slightly lower magnitude of 6.9. Some train services were suspended, and schools in affected areas canceled classes.

A 7.7-magnitude earthquake off northern Japan prompted a tsunami alert and a 1% risk advisory for a mega-quake in the next week. The Japan Meteorological Agency and Cabinet Office urged residents to prepare, while Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi emphasized emergency readiness. The quake, near the Chishima and Japan trenches, caused minor tsunamis but no major damage, echoing concerns from the 2011 disaster.