Typhoon Damage in Japan, and Another Storm May Come Next Week
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Typhoon No. 15 caused serious damage in Japan, especially in Fukushima prefecture.
Strong winds from the typhoon knocked down many trees, damaging property and blocking roads.
In areas like Iwaki city, fallen trees led to traffic disruptions and left many homes without electricity due to power outages.
The typhoon is now moving away from land and heading out to sea.
However, weather experts have warned that even areas far from the storm's path, such as Kanto and Tohoku, could still experience heavy rain.
People in these regions are being told to stay alert for dangerous rainfall, even though the typhoon itself has moved on.
Meanwhile, a second storm, Typhoon No. 17, has formed and could bring new problems.
Forecasters say this typhoon may approach the Kanto region as early as next week.
Local officials are asking residents to monitor weather updates closely and prepare for possible strong winds and rain again.
Japan often experiences multiple typhoons during this season, and back-to-back storms can increase the risk of flooding, landslides, and further damage to infrastructure already weakened by earlier storms.
Authorities continue to assess the damage from Typhoon No. 15 while keeping a close watch on the developing situation with Typhoon No. 17.
Vocabulary7 words
- winds
- fast-moving air, often strong in a storm
- property
- buildings or things people own
- disruptions
- problems that stop something from working normally
- power outages
- times when electricity stops working
- path
- the direction something moves in
- regions
- large areas of a country
- infrastructure
- basic systems like roads and electricity
Quiz
Answer key
1. Fallen trees and power outages 2. Even though far from the typhoon's path, heavy rain can still fall there 3. True
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Typhoon No. 15 caused serious _____ in Japan, especially in Fukushima prefecture.
Strong winds from the typhoon knocked down many _____, damaging property and blocking roads.
In areas like Iwaki city, fallen trees led to traffic _____ and left many homes without electricity.
The typhoon is now moving away from land and heading out to _____.
However, weather experts have warned that even areas far from the storm's path could still experience heavy _____.
People in these regions are being told to stay _____ for dangerous rainfall.
Meanwhile, a second storm, Typhoon No. _____, has formed and could bring new problems.
Forecasters say this typhoon may approach the Kanto region as early as next _____.
Local officials are asking residents to _____ weather updates closely.