Typhoon Ampil, which is gaining strength as it moves northward, is expected to intensify further and approach the Kanto region in eastern Japan on August 16.

The typhoon is moving slowly and is currently south of the Izu Islands.

It is expected to pass near Hachijo Island on the morning of August 16 and approach the Boso Peninsula in the afternoon.

People are being asked to exercise extreme caution for strong winds, heavy rain, and high waves, particularly in the Izu Islands and in Chiba Prefecture.

The maximum wind gusts are expected to reach 60 meters per second over the Izu Islands and coastal areas of the Kanto region, with winds strong enough to potentially cause some houses to collapse.

On land in the Kanto region, gusts of up to 45 metes per second are also forecast in some areas.

Rainfall is expected to reach 200 millimeters in the Kanto and Koshin regions by noon on August 16, with an additional 200 millimeters by noon on August 17, potentially leading to record-breaking heavy rain in some areas.

In the Izu Islands, a linear rainband may develop between the night of August 15 and the daytime of August 16, significantly increasing the risk of disasters.

People are being asked to exercise extreme caution for landslides, river flooding, strong winds, and high waves.

S/ Tachihara Shuichi, Chief Forecaster, Japan Meteorological Agency: Typhoon Ampil is approaching eastern Japan and the Tohoku region with strong winds. Extreme caution is required for violent winds, high waves and heavy rain.

The Japan Meteorological Agency warned that from August 15 through August 17, the Kanto region, the Izu Islands, and the Tohoku region will see extremely strong winds and very rough seas. Officials urged people to remain vigilant against landslides, flooding rivers, and other disasters caused by heavy rain.

The Meteorological Agency also emphasized that the weather will become severe from August 16 onwards and urged people to stay away from rivers and coastal areas.

The agency asked that people check hazard maps in advance, and to prepare before the rain and wind intensify, preferably as soon as possible.