Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Wednesday warned citizens to remain on high alert as two typhoons approach the country, with the government activating its emergency crisis response framework.
Dual Typhoon Threat
In a post on social media platform X, Takaichi stated that Typhoon No. 7 is approaching the Okinawa region, while Typhoon No. 8 has formed and could approach areas from Kyushu to the Kanto-Koshin region by the weekend. She noted that weather conditions are already deteriorating due to intensified activity along the rainy season front.
Level 4 heavy rain danger warnings and Level 4 sediment disaster danger warnings have been issued for parts of the Kyushu region, and linear precipitation bands have occurred in Kagoshima Prefecture, leading to heavy rain.
Evacuation Orders and Warnings
Some local municipalities have already issued Evacuation Order Level 4, which calls for full evacuation from dangerous locations. Takaichi cautioned that additional warnings or evacuation orders could be issued in other regions as the situation develops.
She urged residents to remain highly vigilant against sediment disasters, flooding in low-lying areas, and rising or overflowing rivers. She also warned of intense gusts such as lightning and tornadoes, asking the public to take actions to protect their lives.
Government Emergency Preparedness
The government has established an information liaison room at the Crisis Management Center in the Prime Minister's Office as of today. This strengthens the framework to coordinate with local governments, provide information to the public, collect damage reports, and handle other responses.
Takaichi called for early actions, urging the public to review evacuation plans and monitor official updates. She advised checking hazard maps in advance for dangerous locations, evacuation sites, and evacuation routes before rain and wind intensify. When heavy rain is forecast, residents should make use of evacuation information issued by local authorities via radio, television, the internet, and information from the Japan Meteorological Agency.
“If you feel even the slightest danger, please do not hesitate—act early and promptly to protect your own lives,” Takaichi said.
