Tropical Storm Dolphin Approaches Japan

Tropical storm dolphin approaches Japan

Japan's Pacific coast could be in store for powerful winds and heavy downpours as Severe Tropical Storm Dolphin approaches.

The meteorological agency says the storm was over waters south of Japan at 9 p.m. on Tuesday. It was moving north-northeast at about 20 kilometers per hour.

Tropical Storm Dolphin Approaches Japan Coast

Tropical Storm Dolphin approaches Japan coast

Japan's Pacific coast could be hit by heavy rains and strong winds from Severe Tropical Storm Dolphin later this week.

The Japan Meteorological Agency says that as of midday Tuesday, the storm was located over waters south of Japan, moving northward at 15 kilometers per hour.

Transport Disruption Likely As Typhoon Approaches

Transport disruption likely as typhoon approaches

Disruption to train and flight services is expected in western Japan from Saturday due to the approach of powerful Typhoon Haishen.

West Japan railway says it is considering suspending Sanyo Shinkansen bullet train services between Hiroshima and Hakata station all day Monday, and reducing trains between Shin-Osaka and Hiroshima Station.

Japan Gripped By Heat Wave As Typhoon Approaches

Japan gripped by heat wave as typhoon approaches

A heat wave continues to grip western and eastern Japan, with the daytime temperature topping 39 degrees Celsius in Hyogo Prefecture in the west on Sunday.

Temperatures rose to 39.2 degrees in Hyogo's Nishiwaki City, and over 38 degrees in the town of Hatoyama in Saitama, as well as Takahashi City in Okayama, and Ogaki City in Gifu.