TOKYO, June 24 (ANI) — Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Wednesday urged citizens to remain on high alert as Typhoon No. 7 approaches the Okinawa region and Typhoon No. 8 develops, with both storms potentially affecting a broad area of the country by the weekend.
In a post on X, Takaichi warned that the two typhoons could impact regions stretching from Kyushu to Kanto-Koshin.
“Typhoon No. 7 is approaching the Okinawa region, and in addition, Typhoon No. 8 has formed, with the possibility that both could approach from the Kyushu region to the Kanto-Koshin region by this weekend,” she said.
Takaichi noted that weather conditions were already deteriorating ahead of the storms’ arrival due to intensified activity along the seasonal rain front.
“Ahead of the typhoons’ approach, activity along the rainy season front is also intensifying, with Level 4 heavy rain danger warnings and Level 4 sediment disaster danger warnings issued for parts of the Kyushu region, and linear precipitation bands occurring in Kagoshima Prefecture, among other areas experiencing heavy rain,” she said.
The prime minister added that several municipalities had already issued evacuation orders and warned that additional alerts could be issued in other regions as conditions worsen.
“Some local municipalities have already issued Evacuation Order Level 4, requiring full evacuation from dangerous locations. In the future, other regions may also see the issuance of warnings or evacuation orders from local authorities,” she said.
Urging residents to prioritize their safety, Takaichi warned of potential landslides, flooding, rising rivers, and severe weather conditions.
“Please remain highly vigilant against sediment disasters, flooding in low-lying areas, and rising or overflowing rivers, while also taking care against intense gusts such as lightning and tornadoes. We ask that you take actions to protect your lives,” she said.
Takaichi also announced that the government had strengthened its emergency preparedness measures in response to the approaching storms.
“The government has, as of today, established an information liaison office at the Crisis Management Center in the Prime Minister’s Office, strengthening its framework to coordinate with local governments, provide information to the public, collect damage reports, and handle other responses,” she said.
Calling for early preparedness, the prime minister encouraged residents to review evacuation plans and stay informed through official channels.
“We ask the public to check hazard maps in advance for dangerous locations, evacuation sites, and evacuation routes before the rain and wind intensify. When heavy rain is forecast, please make use of evacuation information issued by local authorities via radio, television, the internet, and other means, as well as information announced by the Japan Meteorological Agency and other official sources. If you feel even the slightest danger, please do not hesitate—act early and promptly to protect your life,” Takaichi said. (ANI)
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