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Tropical Storm Maria made landfall on Monday in Japan's northern region of Iwate, bringing torrential rain that disrupted flights and rail services while forcing people in some areas to evacuate their homes, but there were no immediate reports of casualties.
The levels of the Osanai River swelled in the wake of Tropical Storm Maria in Kuji City, Iwate Prefecture, Japan, August 12, 2024. /CFP
The storm, packing maximum wind speeds of 72 kilometers per hour, is expected to move towards the Sea of Japan.
The Japan Meteorological Agency warned of risks from mudslides and floods after record-breaking rainfall over the last two days in some cities of the region.
A road collapsed due to the rising river in Iwaizumi Town, Iwate Prefecture, Japan, August 12, 2024. /CFP
The government will do its best to tackle the situation, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida told reporters. "We'll continue to provide information to residents and support those evacuating," he said.
Although Monday is Japan's Mountain Day public holiday, some high-speed bullet trains and regular services have been suspended in Iwate and other northern areas, while Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways also cancelled flights with the affected regions.
Public broadcaster NHK said municipal authorities urged people in Iwate to take shelter. Media said no casualties had been reported, however.
(Cover: A car drives through a flooded road in the wake of Tropical Storm Maria in Kuji City, Iwate Prefecture, Japan, August 12, 2024. /CFP)