Japan’s Meteorological Agency Issues Emergency Landslide Warnings as

Japan’s Meteorological Agency issued urgent warnings on Monday about an approaching powerful typhoon threatening the Pacific coastline, with forecasts of torrential rainfall and violent winds. Authorities cited elevated risks of flooding and landslides across the Kanto region and other parts of eastern Japan.

Storm trajectory and immediate impacts

The agency reported deteriorating weather conditions expected in the coming hours as Typhoon Doksuri draws closer to Tokyo, with passage near the capital anticipated later the same day. Rainfall totals have already exceeded 300 millimetres since Saturday across the Izu Islands and several Pacific-facing coastal areas.

In response, Japanese authorities activated the highest-level emergency landslide warning for Oshima Town — located within the Izu Islands approximately 110 kilometres south of Tokyo. The alert reflects acute concern over saturated ground and escalating instability.

Escalating rainfall and regional risk

Meteorologists forecast a further intensification of heavy rain beginning Monday afternoon, coinciding with the typhoon’s approach to the Kanto region — which includes Tokyo and surrounding prefectures. Persistent downpours have already saturated soil across affected zones, heightening vulnerability to both flash flooding and slope failures.

Officials urged residents, particularly in areas recording high rainfall totals over recent days, to closely monitor official weather updates and act promptly on formal advisories.

Government operations disrupted

The storm has directly affected national administrative schedules: Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s planned departure for New York — where she is scheduled to attend United Nations General Assembly meetings — was delayed by four hours. She is now set to leave Tokyo at 11 p.m. local time, corresponding to 15:00 GMT.

Japanese authorities continue tracking Typhoon Doksuri’s path and projected effects on Tokyo, the Kanto region, and broader eastern Japan, maintaining active warnings for torrential rain and landslides.