Powerful typhoon Hagibis advances toward Japan, forcing sports organisers to postpone Formula One Grand Prix qualifying session and Rugby World Cup matches on Saturday
Satellite photo taken by NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite shows typhoon Hagibis approaching Japan, center left, on October 10, 2019.
A powerful typhoon is advancing toward the Tokyo area, where torrential rains are expected this weekend. The Japan Meteorological Agency said Typhoon Hagibis was in the Pacific advancing north-northwestward toward Japan's main island. Its winds of 180 km/h with gusts to 250 km/h as of Friday morning were expected to weaken before landfall Saturday.
Up to 30 inches of rain was forecast south and west of Tokyo. The capital region may see 60cm of rain from Saturday morning to Sunday morning. World Rugby Chief Operating Officer and Tournament Director Alan Gilpin briefs media on preparations for Typhoon Hagibis, in Tokyo, Japan, on October 10, 2019. The storm is expected to disrupt sports and holiday events on the three-day weekend that includes Sports Day on Monday.
Chiba city distributed sandbags to shield against flooding and urged residents to make sure they have enough food, water and their phones are charged.
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