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Japan is facing severe weather conditions due to a stalled autumn rain front. The Japan Meteorological Agency has issued warnings for torrential rainfall across multiple regions including Kyushu and Tohoku. Up to 180 millimeters of rain is expected in southern Kyushu within 24 hours. Officials are warning residents about potential landslides, river flooding, and dangerous lightning strikes.

Key Points: Japan Rain Front Brings Heavy Downpours and Landslide Warnings

  • Autumn rain front causes unstable atmospheric conditions across Japan
  • Torrential rain hits Shikoku region with 180mm rainfall expected
  • JMA warns of landslides, flooding, and swollen rivers nationwide
  • Cold air mass brings heavy rain to Hokkaido through late evening
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Rain front to bring heavy downpours to many parts of Japan

Japan Meteorological Agency warns of torrential rain, flooding, and landslides across multiple regions as autumn rain front stalls. Up to 180mm rainfall expected.

"Atmospheric conditions will remain highly unstable in areas from Kyushu through Tohoku - Japan Meteorological Agency"

Tokyo, Sep 11

Japan's weather agency said on Thursday that atmospheric conditions are very unstable in many parts of the country due to an autumn rain front, with torrential rain already hitting the Shikoku region in western Japan earlier in the morning.

Bands of heavy rain clouds developed over the southwestern prefectures of Nagasaki and Kumamoto early on Wednesday, bringing heavy rainfall, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA).

Developed rain clouds covered the regions of Shikoku, Hokuriku and Tohoku on Thursday morning, the JMA said, adding the rain front will be almost stationary in the coming hours, reports Xinhua news agency.

Weather officials warned that atmospheric conditions will remain highly unstable in areas from Kyushu through Tohoku into the late evening, and localised downpours are possible in western and eastern Japan.

Torrential rain is also expected in some parts of Hokkaido through the late evening due to a cold air mass and a trough of low pressure.

Rainfall during the 24-hour period through Friday morning could reach up to 180 millimetres in southern Kyushu, 120 millimetres in the Kanto-Koshin region and 100 millimetres in the Tokai region, the JMA said.

The agency warned of landslides, flooding in low-lying areas and swelling and flooding of rivers, as well as lightning strikes, sudden gusts of wind and hail.

Earlier, on September 6, Tropical Storm Peipah left 24 people wounded and 40 houses damaged in four municipalities in the central Japanese prefecture of Shizuoka.

The most harm to humans occurred in Makinohara, including three people who were severely wounded and 20 others sustaining light injuries.

- IANS

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Rohit P
180mm rainfall is no joke! That's like what we get during severe monsoon in Mumbai. Japanese infrastructure is good but nature can be unpredictable. Hope evacuation plans are in place.
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Sarah B
Having experienced typhoons in Japan, their warning systems are excellent. But with climate change, these extreme weather events are becoming more frequent everywhere. We need better disaster preparedness globally.
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Arjun K
Japan's meteorological agency is so precise with their predictions. Wish our IMD could give such detailed region-wise forecasts. The 24-hour rainfall predictions are really helpful for planning.
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Vikram M
The mention of Tropical Storm Peipah causing injuries just days ago shows how vulnerable we all are to nature's fury. My prayers with the people of Japan. Hope the damage is minimal this time.
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Michael C
While Japan handles disasters well, I hope they're also investing in climate resilience infrastructure. These extreme weather patterns are the new normal everywhere. Time for global action on climate change.

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