At around 12 noon local time on the 4th, Typhoon No. 21 "Jiyan" first made landfall in Tokushima Prefecture, Japan, and then again in Hyogo Prefecture. Osaka experienced strong winds of level 15, and the destructive power of the strong winds was astonishing. The video showed that strong winds directly tore off the roofs of houses and flooded the airport... The chief forecaster of the Japan Meteorological Agency said that Typhoon "Jiyan" became the strongest storm since 1993.
Typhoon No. 21 "Jiyan" (Source: Japan Meteorological Agency)
Affected by the landing of the typhoon, Kinki area ( Osaka Prefecture , Kyoto Prefecture, Hyogo Prefecture, Nara Prefecture , Mie Prefecture, Shiga Prefectures , and Wakayama Prefecture ) were hit by storms, and the maximum instantaneous wind speed in Wakayama reached 57.4 meters/second (equivalent to wind force level 17), setting a record. The maximum instantaneous wind speed in Osaka reached 47.4 meters/second (equivalent to wind force level 15). This is the first time in 57 years that a storm above 45 meters/second has been observed.
Osaka Kansai Airport was flooded. According to @中国 Weather Enthusiasts
html On September 4, various domestic airlines in Japan stated that more than 600 flights on domestic and international routes were cancelled. Some Shinkansen lines in Japan are suspended, and highways are also affected.A truck on the road was blown over by strong winds.
Local governments currently issuing evacuation instructions include Maizuru City and Miyazu City in Kyoto Prefecture; Hirakata City, Minoh City, Shijohan City, and Kyono City in Osaka Prefecture; Kobe City Nagata Ward, Suma District and Kita District; Totsukawa Village in Nara Prefecture; Tanabe City, Kinokawa City in Wakayama Prefecture, etc.; Takamatsu City in Kagawa Prefecture, etc.; Saiyo City in Ehime Prefecture .
html On September 3, tourists watched the huge waves on the local coast in Wakayama Prefecture, Japan. Osaka Yao City html issued an evacuation advisory for more than 120,000 households and approximately 260,000 people in the city at 11 a.m. on the 34th, calling on residents to seek refuge as soon as possible.
In addition, many tourist attractions are facing serious threats. For example, Nijo Castle in Kyoto City decided to close for one day due to the approaching typhoon for the first time since August 2004, causing many tourists to come and go home disappointed.
Typhoon "Jiyan" is approaching, and the Chinese Consulate General in Osaka, Japan also issued relevant warnings - the Consulate General issued an announcement on the 3rd, reminding Chinese citizens to pay close attention to weather warning information, avoid traveling to high-risk areas, and make disaster prevention preparations in advance and various countermeasures. If you encounter an emergency, you can contact the Consulate General in Osaka or the Global Consular Protection and Service Emergency Call Center of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs as soon as possible.
(Source: China News Network, People's Daily Online, Global Network, @微迪)
