The 22nd typhoon of the year is expected to hit Tokyo and the surrounding area in a couple of hours (6pm). And experts are predicting it will be the strongest to hit the region in over a decade. By noon tomorrow, we have been told to expect about 250 millimetres of rainfall.
It’s not pleasant, that’s for sure.
Although I am fortunate in that a (typhoon proof and licensed) convenience store lies around the corner from where I live. Just near enough to make a quick beverage dash.
[Edit]
It’s arrived. And just like the trains, it was on time.
CTDeLude says
What is it like over there in Japan when one of these bad boys hit? In America, no matter the region it hits, it’s front page news. That and it causes quite a bit of damage. I’m curious if the Japanese handle it better or are better prepared for it (is everyone runnign for supplies and what not)?
Lee says
As far as the media goes, yeah, when a typhoon is on its way it’s a big news story. Lots of specualtion about where it is heading, and when one does hit, we get a blow by blow (if you’ll pardon the expression) account of damage caused, amount of rainfall, etc.
As for prepearation, it seems that those living in vulnerable areas are evacuated within plenty of time, and the media gives people plenty of warning of when and what to expect.
I’ve never seen or heard of anyone running for supplies though. Even the one that hit Tokyo yesterday (which was the strongest in a decade) was over in a couple of hours, and anyway, the trusty convenience stores are always open regardless of the time or weather conditions.