Tropical Storm Chan-hom Expected to Make Landfall in Japan, Bringing Strong Winds and Heavy Rain

Tropical Storm Chan-hom, the season's 15th storm, is forecast to make landfall in Japan's northern Kanto region between late Tuesday and early Wednesday. The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) anticipates strong winds, heavy rainfall of up to 40 millimeters per hour, and a high likelihood of landslide warnings for Fukushima Prefecture. Local residents and tourists are urged to be on alert, with potential impacts on flights at Haneda, Narita, Fukushima, and Sendai airports. The storm is currently heading northwest at 25 kilometers per hour.