Typhoon Chan-hom Could Bring Heavy Rain

Typhoon Chan-hom could bring heavy rain

Weather officials in Japan say Typhoon Chan-hom may approach southwestern Japanese islands on Thursday. They are advising people to keep an eye on weather reports and stay on the alert for heavy rain, stormy winds and high waves.

The Meteorological Agency says Chan-hom was over waters 240 kilometers east-northeast of the island of Minami Daitojima at midnight between Wednesday and Thursday, and moving northwest at about 25 kilometers per hour.

Chan-hom May Bring Heavy Rain To Japan

Chan-hom may bring heavy rain to Japan

Japanese weather officials say Severe Tropical Storm Chan-hom may approach the country over the weekend, bringing heavy rain to western and eastern regions.

The Meteorological Agency says Chan-hom was moving west-northwest at a speed of 15 kilometers per hour over waters south of Japan as of noon on Wednesday.

Torrential Rain Hits Parts Of Japan

Torrential rain hits parts of Japan

Torrential rain has pummeled parts of Japan, with more downpours feared across the country.

The Meteorological Agency says atmospheric conditions remain unstable nationwide due to a front over Japan and a low pressure system to the country's south.

Heavy Wind, Rain Cause Widespread Damage

Heavy wind, rain cause widespread damage

Typhoon Haishen has passed by the southwestern island of Kyushu, but authorities in Japan are calling on people to remain on alert.

The storm brought strong winds and heavy rain to Japan's Kyushu and Chugoku regions. It also caused heavy rain in many parts of the country. Authorities are warning of landslides, swollen rivers and flooding in low-lying areas.

Hiroshima Authorities Appeal 'black Rain' Ruling

Hiroshima authorities appeal 'black rain' ruling

The prefecture and the city of Hiroshima have appealed a district court ruling that legally recognizes people exposed to radioactive rain immediately after the 1945 atomic bombing as "hibakusha," or survivors of the bombing.

The local governments filed their appeal with the Hiroshima High Court on Wednesday, the deadline for appealing against last month's Hiroshima District Court ruling.

Hiroshima Governments Appeal 'black Rain' Ruling

Hiroshima governments appeal 'black rain' ruling

The mayor of Hiroshima City says the city and Hiroshima Prefecture have jointly appealed a district court ruling over the post A-bomb "black rain" case.

Mayor Matsui Kazumi made the announcement to reporters on Wednesday, the deadline for appealing against last month's Hiroshima District Court ruling.

People Exposed To Post-bomb 'black Rain' Win Case

People exposed to post-bomb 'black rain' win case

A district court has recognized for the first time people who were exposed to radioactive rain immediately after the atomic bombing of Hiroshima in 1945 as "hibakusha," or sufferers of the bombing.

In 2015, a total of 84 plaintiffs, including local residents aged 75 to 96 and bereaved family members, filed a lawsuit against Hiroshima City and Hiroshima Prefecture.

Heavy Rain To Continue Tohoku Area, Niigata

Heavy rain to continue Tohoku area, Niigata

The Meteorological Agency says heavy rainfall will likely hit the Tohoku region in northeastern Japan and Niigata Prefecture through Wednesday morning.

Weather officials are warning of possible mudslides and flooding in the areas. They say the level of rainfall may require officials to issue emergency warnings, and urge residents to make preparations.

Torrential Rain Pounds Akita, Northern Japan

Torrential rain pounds Akita, northern Japan

The Meteorological Agency says heavy rain and thunder will likely hit eastern and northeastern Japan through Wednesday morning, especially in the Tohoku region and Niigata Prefecture.

The officials say warm, damp air has been flowing into a seasonal rain front and a low pressure system stretching from the Sea of Japan to the northeastern Tohoku region.

Heavy Rain Hits Greater Tokyo Area, Central Japan

Heavy rain hits greater Tokyo area, central Japan

Japanese weather officials say heavy rain has been intermittently pounding the greater Tokyo area and the country's central region of Tokai.

Meteorological Agency officials say rainclouds have developed over those regions due to warm and damp air flowing toward the seasonal rain front over Japan.

Heavy Rain Expected In Eastern, Western Japan

Heavy rain expected in eastern, western Japan

Weather officials say a seasonal rain front lingering over Japan is creating localized rainclouds that will unleash torrential showers over western and eastern Japan through Monday. They warn that the downpours could trigger landslides and cause rivers to overflow.

The Meteorological Agency says the rainclouds formed over the Kinki, Tokai and Kanto-Koshin regions on Saturday because of unstable atmospheric conditions.

Torrential Rain Likely For Eastern, Western Japan

Torrential rain likely for eastern, western Japan

Weather officials say a seasonal rain front lingering over Japan is creating localized thunderclouds that will unleash torrential quantities of rain over western and eastern Japan through Sunday. They warn that the downpour could trigger landslides and overflowing rivers.

The Meteorological Agency says the rainclouds formed over the Tokai and Kanto-Koshin regions on Saturday because of unstable atmospheric conditions.

Japanese Weather Officials Warn More Heavy Rain

Japanese weather officials warn more heavy rain

Japanese weather officials are warning torrential rains may pound wide areas of western and eastern Japan over the weekend.

The Meteorological Agency says warm, damp air is flowing towards a seasonal rain front hovering over western and eastern parts of archipelago, destabilizing atmospheric conditions across wide areas.