Typhoon No. 25 Brings Heavy Rain Warning to Japan, Cancels Flights
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Typhoon No. 25 is approaching Japan, bringing heavy rain to the Izu Peninsula and the Kanto region. Local authorities have issued a warning for these areas, asking people to be alert for possible flooding and other dangers caused by the storm.
The typhoon has also disrupted air travel. Airlines ANA and JAL together canceled 63 flights, most of which were scheduled to depart from or arrive at Haneda Airport. Meanwhile, Jetstar, a budget airline, canceled 37 flights connected to Narita Airport. Both airports serve the greater Tokyo area, so the cancellations are affecting many travelers.
This information was accurate as of 1:00 a.m. on the 21st, according to reports. Because typhoon conditions can change quickly, the number of canceled flights may increase or decrease. Travelers are advised to check flight status directly with airlines before heading to the airport.
Separately, the Japan Weather Association has released a forecast about this year's summer heat. It expects the hottest periods to occur mainly in western Japan, with one heatwave expected from late July to early August, and another expected in late August. This suggests that western Japan may experience more intense summer temperatures than other regions this year.
Vocabulary5 words
- heavy rain
- a large amount of rain falling in a short time
- warning
- an official message telling people about coming danger
- check
- to look at information to make sure it is correct
- forecast
- a prediction about future weather
- heatwave
- a period of unusually hot weather
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1. Izu Peninsula and Kanto 2. 37 3. Western Japan
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Typhoon No. 25 is approaching Japan, bringing heavy rain to the Izu Peninsula and the Kanto _____. Local authorities have issued a _____ for these areas.
The typhoon has also disrupted air travel. Airlines ANA and JAL together canceled _____ flights, most of which were scheduled at Haneda Airport. Meanwhile, Jetstar canceled _____ flights connected to Narita Airport.
This information was accurate as of 1:00 a.m. on the _____. Travelers are advised to check flight status directly with _____ before heading to the airport.
The Japan Weather Association expects the hottest periods to occur mainly in _____ Japan, with heatwaves in late July to early August, and again in late _____.
Discussion questions
- Have you ever experienced a typhoon or a similar big storm? What was it like?
- Why do you think airlines cancel flights during typhoons?
- What can people do to stay safe when heavy rain warnings are issued?
- Do you think extreme summer heat is becoming more common where you live? Why or why not?
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