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The storm made its first landfall near Sukumo in Kochi Prefecture around 1 am, then hit again near northern Wakayama at about 9 am
The typhoon, the 15th of the year, brought severe flooding to many areas. (Image via X)
Typhoon Peipah struck Japan twice on Friday, causing heavy rain, strong winds and widespread damage. The storm made its first landfall near Sukumo in Kochi Prefecture around 1 am, then hit again near northern Wakayama at about 9 am before moving east along the Pacific coast. By the evening, it weakened into a tropical storm.
The typhoon, the 15th of the year, brought severe flooding to many areas. In Kamakura, just south of Tokyo, eyewitness videos showed streets flooded with water, making it difficult for vehicles to pass.
Shizuoka Prefecture in central Japan was hit hard by strong gusts, which damaged several homes and shops. According to Kyodo News, a truck was blown over by the wind and some people were injured by broken glass.
Power outages were reported in Makinohara and nearby areas, affecting around 17,000 households. The outages were caused by a combination of a tornado and high winds linked to the typhoon. A local restaurant worker said the storm shook the building more violently than an earthquake, despite the structure being made of reinforced concrete, India Today reported.
Train services also suffered disruptions. JR Central and JR West announced delays and cancellations on the Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen lines due to heavy rainfall.
The Japan Meteorological Agency warned residents of possible mudslides and flooding, urging caution as the typhoon continued to move northeast. They also noted that tornadoes in Japan are most common during August and September, often appearing alongside typhoons.
In Kikugawa, Shizuoka Prefecture, the heaviest rainfall recorded was 127 millimetres in one hour, while Shizuoka Airport in Makinohara saw 113 millimetres over the same period, setting local records.
By 9 pm, the storm had weakened but heavy rain was expected to continue across the Tokai, Kanto and Tohoku regions through Saturday as the system moved along the Pacific coast.
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