Typhoon Doksuri Strengthens, Could Hit Parts of Japan This Week
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A large typhoon, Typhoon No. 25, has developed into a "strong" storm as it moves toward Japan.
Parts of the Kinki and Tokai regions, in western and central Japan, are already inside the storm's strong wind zone.
According to weather forecasters, the typhoon could approach the Kanto region, where Tokyo is located, on September 21 and 22.
Experts warn of possible violent storms and heavy rain during that time. People are being told to prepare for these dangers.
One risk is a power outage, which means electricity supplies could be cut off in affected areas.
The timing is important because this week includes Japan's Silver Week holiday, a period when many people travel.
The typhoon's path could disrupt holiday plans for travelers across the country.
Meteorologist Sachiyo Domoto has been providing updates on the storm's movement and expected impact.
Weather services are continuing to monitor the situation and will release more detailed forecasts as the typhoon gets closer.
Residents in the storm's expected path are being advised to stay alert and check for the latest safety information.
Vocabulary10 words
- typhoon
- a very big, strong storm with wind and rain
- strong wind zone
- an area where the wind is blowing very hard
- violent storms
- very bad weather with strong wind and rain
- power outage
- a time when electricity stops working
- path
- the direction something is moving in
- forecast
- information about future weather
- meteorologist
- a person who studies and reports on weather
- disrupt
- to stop something from happening normally
- monitor
- to watch something closely over time
- affected
- changed or harmed by something
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1. Kinki and Tokai 2. September 21 and 22 3. True
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A large typhoon, Typhoon No. 25, has developed into a "strong" storm as it moves toward _____.
Parts of the Kinki and Tokai regions are already inside the storm's strong _____ zone.
According to weather _____, the typhoon could approach the Kanto region on September 21 and 22.
Experts warn of possible violent storms and _____ rain during that time.
One risk is a power _____, which means electricity supplies could be cut off.
This week includes Japan's Silver Week _____, a period when many people travel.
The typhoon's path could _____ holiday plans for travelers across the country.
Meteorologist Sachiyo Domoto has been providing _____ on the storm's movement.
Weather services are continuing to _____ the situation as the typhoon gets closer.
Discussion questions
- Have you ever experienced a typhoon or a similar big storm? What was it like?
- Why do you think it is important to prepare for power outages before a storm?
- How might a typhoon affect holiday travel plans, and what could people do instead?
- What information would you look for if a typhoon were approaching your area?
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