Due to the influence of Typhoon No. 10, which made landfall in the Japanese archipelago, long periods of rain continue to fall in Kyushu and Shikoku, as well as in the Kanto and Tokai regions, which are far from the typhoon. Additionally, heavy rainfall is intensifying in the Chugoku region, causing continued high risk of natural disasters.

According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, as of 9:00 PM on August 30th, Typhoon No. 10 is moving eastward at approximately 20 kilometers per hour near Shikoku Chuo City, Ehime Prefecture.

The typhoon's central pressure is 996 hectopascals, with maximum wind speeds of 18 meters per second and maximum instantaneous wind speeds of 25 meters per second. Strong winds exceeding 15 meters per second are blowing within a radius of 330 kilometers from the typhoon's center.

The typhoon's slow movement, combined with the influence of warm and humid air flowing along the typhoon's periphery and the edge of the Pacific High, is resulting in prolonged rainfall across various regions of western and eastern Japan, leading to record-breaking heavy precipitation.

In regions such as Tokai, Kanto, and Kyushu, rainfall totals over 48 hours have exceeded 400 millimeters, with numerous locations setting new historical records.

In particular, a rain gauge installed in Innancho, Wakayama Prefecture, recorded 41 millimeters of rainfall in one hour up to 11:00 PM on August 30th. A rain gauge installed by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism in Yasugi City, Shimane Prefecture, observed 37 millimeters of heavy rain.

As heavy rain continues, regions including Saitama Prefecture, Tokyo, Kanagawa Prefecture, Shizuoka Prefecture, Tokushima Prefecture, Ehime Prefecture, Shimane Prefecture, Okayama Prefecture, and Hiroshima Prefecture are facing an extremely high risk of landslides. Landslide hazard warnings have been issued in some of these areas.

<h3>Possibility of Linear Rainbands in Kinki and Tokai Regions on the Morning of August 31st</h3>

Rainfall is expected to persist until September 2nd in western and eastern Japan, with a high likelihood of extremely heavy rain occurring locally on August 31st. Notably, the Kinki and Tokai regions have a high probability of experiencing linear rainbands on the morning of August 31st, significantly increasing the risk of natural disasters.

The expected rainfall amounts over the next 24 hours, until late night on August 31st, are as follows:

* Tokai: Up to 400mm * Kinki: Up to 300mm * Kantokoshin, Shikoku: Up to 150mm * Hokuriku, Chugoku: Up to 120mm

Due to the slow movement of the typhoon, there is a high likelihood of further increased rainfall in the future.

The expected rainfall amounts over the next 24 hours, until late night on September 1st, are as follows:

* Tokai: Up to 400mm * Kinki: Up to 300mm * Kantokoshin: Up to 200mm * Hokuriku: Up to 120mm * Shikoku: Up to 100mm

The expected rainfall amounts over the next 24 hours, until late night on September 2nd, are as follows:

* Tokai: Up to 200mm * Kantokoshin: Up to 150mm * Hokuriku: Up to 100mm

Record-breaking heavy rainfall is expected in various regions.

The Japan Meteorological Agency has urged individuals to exercise extreme caution against landslides, low-lying area inundation, and river flooding, and to remain vigilant against strong winds, including thunderstorms and tornadoes.

Due to previous heavy rain, ground conditions have weakened, and river water levels have risen across a wide area. As a result, even a small amount of rainfall can significantly increase the risk of natural disasters. Please prioritize safety by relocating to nearby sturdy buildings or higher floors of buildings.