Cyclone Mawar rains heavily in Japan, threat of landslides in southern and western areas. international news in hindi

Naha (Japan). Heavy rains lashed Japan on Friday due to Typhoon Mawar, raising the risk of flooding and landslides in the southern and western regions.Train operations have been suspended due to the typhoon.

Up to 35 centimeters of rain has been forecast in western and central Japan in the 24 hours until Saturday morning. Flood and landslide warnings have been issued for residents of vulnerable areas including Wakayama, Kochi in the west and Nagano in central Japan, with Only they have been advised to go to safer places.

Television footage showed rivers in spate in the city of Wakayama. Afternoon classes have been canceled at some schools in Tokyo. Shinkansen super-express trains have been suspended or are running late due to heavy rains between Tokyo and Okayama, according to Central Japan Railway Co. Flights and boats in southern Japan have also been canceled due to the winds.

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