Storm Causes Problems in Japan
A powerful storm named Typhoon Dujuan hit the Tokyo area of Japan this week. The storm caused heavy rain, dangerous landslides, and floods. Seven people died and five are missing. Many homes lost electricity during the bad weather. Scientists explain that a warmer world creates more rain during these storms. The government continues to search for the missing people today.
A big storm moved across Japan this week. The name of this storm was Typhoon Dujuan. It caused many problems in the Tokyo area. Sadly, seven people died because of the weather. Five other people are missing now. Heavy rain caused landslides and floods in many places. The rescue teams are working hard. They search for the missing people every day.
The storm hit during a holiday week. People call this time "Silver Week" in Japan. A large video game fair in Tokyo closed early. The storm made many plans change for the people there. It was a very dangerous time for everyone in the city. Many people stayed inside their homes to stay safe.
Many homes lost electricity on Tuesday. About 58,000 houses in Chiba had no power. The wind was very strong during the storm. Then, the storm moved into the Pacific Ocean. Officials say the weather is better now. The lights are back on in most of these homes.
The rain was very heavy in some areas. Oshima Island saw a huge amount of water. It rained 832 millimeters over two days there. This is more than twice the normal amount for September. Also, Edogawa Ward in Tokyo had record rainfall. It received 282.5 millimeters of rain in one day.
Scientists study storms like this one. They say the world is getting warmer. A warmer atmosphere holds more water now. This makes the risk of heavy rain much higher. People must be careful when big storms come to their land. It is important to stay safe during these times. The government helps people after the storm passes. We hope for better weather for everyone in Japan soon.
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We lost electricity during the long winter night.
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We stayed inside because it was cold.
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There is heavy rain today, so bring an umbrella.
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Storm Causes Problems in Japan
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