Twin Typhoons Bring Heavy Rain to Japan: Roads Cracked, Cars Submerged in Western Japan
(中央社 Tokyo, 26th comprehensive foreign report) Affected by a stationary Meiyu front,部分地区 in Kinki, Chugoku, and northern Kyushu have issued Level 4 landslide disaster warnings. The Japan Meteorological Agency pointed out that with the approach of two typhoons, rainfall may increase significantly not only in western Japan but also in eastern Japan until the 27th.
Heavy rain fell in Kyoto, causing the famous Kamo River to swell on the 26th. (Kyodo News)
According to reports from NHK, YTV, and the Sankei Shimbun, Typhoon No. 7 "Mekkhala" and Typhoon No. 8 "Fig" form a twin typhoon system, expected to bring severe rainfall to the Japanese archipelago this weekend. In this rare situation where two or more typhoons approach simultaneously, they may trigger unique movement trajectories, a phenomenon known as the "Fujiwhara effect."
Fujiwhara effect When two typhoons are within about 1,000 kilometers of each other, they can rotate around each other, a phenomenon of interaction between dual typhoons. It was first discovered by Japanese meteorologist Sakuhei Fujiwhara and later named after him. Source: Central Weather Administration
The Japan Meteorological Agency indicated that Mekkhala is currently approaching the Nansei Islands with its storm circle and may approach the area from Kyushu to Kanto around the 27th. Meanwhile, Fig may approach and make landfall on the Pacific coast of eastern Japan on the 27th.
In footage taken by NHK around 9 a.m. near Osaka Kyoiku University-mae Station on the Kintetsu Osaka Line in Kashiwara City, Osaka Prefecture, roads were completely flooded. A light truck forced to stop was almost submerged up to the windows, with the vehicle severely tilted. Local police said no injuries have been reported in Kashiwara City so far.
NHK News (@nhk_news) tweeted: "Stagnant Meiyu front and approach of Typhoon No. 7 and No. 8 cause impacts and damage in various regions. Updated in detail: https://news.web.nhk/newsweb/na/na-k10015160731000… #nhk_video"
Nara City government reported that around 7 a.m., a man in his 50s fell into a drainage ditch in Saki-cho, Nara City. He was rescued and taken to the hospital, but suffered a broken right foot, serious injuries. The city government suspects he fell due to the sudden rise in water level caused by heavy rain, and is investigating the cause.
In Higashiosaka City, Osaka Prefecture, heavy rain caused severe road flooding, with many vehicles stranded. Employees at nearby private companies were busy cleaning up. In footage taken by NHK around 9 a.m. near 7-Eleven Higashiosaka Hishie store, water had receded but many flooded and disabled vehicles remained. Several drivers were seen talking on phones in front of cars with hazard lights flashing, and JAF tow trucks were on site. An employee at a nearby company said, "The water mark on the shutter door was up to an adult's shoulder height. Now the motor is flooded and the remote won't work, so we can't open the door. This is the first time I've seen such severe flooding."
In Ikuno Ward, Osaka City, multiple manhole covers spewed muddy water, causing large cracks in surrounding roads. A local resident said around 6 a.m., about three manhole covers started gushing brown muddy water. Around 7:30 a.m., the ground around many manhole covers cracked and collapsed over several meters, with debris scattered across the sidewalk. A man in his 70s who works nearby said, "The manhole covers were blown off, the ground turned over. Debris blocked one lane, causing a massive traffic jam. In nearly 50 years here, I've never seen such a mess." (Compiled by Li Jing / Reviewed by Zhang Xiaowen) 1150626
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