Tropical Depression Near Ogasawara Expected to Intensify into Typhoon, Could Affect Eastern and Northern Japan
Regarding the tropical depression developing near the Ogasawara Islands, the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) announced that it is "expected to develop into a typhoon within 24 hours." The next typhoon to form will be "Typhoon No. 5," and it may affect Eastern and Northern Japan early next week. According to the JMA, as of 3:00 PM on the 11th, this tropical depression was located at 25 degrees 00 minutes North latitude, 140 degrees 00 minutes East longitude, near the Ogasawara Islands, moving slowly towards the west-northwest. Residents of the Ogasawara Islands should be aware of potential impacts from strong winds, heavy rain, and high waves in the coming days. While its exact path remains fluid, if this tropical depression develops into a typhoon, it could approach the Kanto region as early as the 14th, early next week. Afterward, it is expected to move northward over the waters east of Northern Japan, potentially bringing strong rain over a wide area. Regions th...