Typhoon Roke (known as 台風15号 in Japan) made landfall in Japan today, bringing lots of rain and strong winds. As of now, 5 have died and 3 are missing. This could have been due to the early evacuation advisories. For example, evacuation advisory to 1 million people in Nagoya was given yesterday, giving ample time for people to seek shelter on higher ground away from the rivers that might breach their banks. It has been a while since such a strong typhoon hit the Tokyo area. Gusts above 60 knots have been recorded in the Tokyo area and rainfall of above 30mm an hour. The saving grace is that the typhoon is moving at quite a high speed (aided by the westerlies) so the ordeal should be over soon.
For me, it has been a while since I have felt the full effects of a typhoon. But that does not mean I am crazy enough to try and go out in this weather. I am staying put at home where it is safe.
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