Tropical Depression South of Japan Expected to Develop into Typhoon No. 30

A tropical depression located south of Japan is anticipated to strengthen into Typhoon No. 30 within the next 24 hours, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA). This development would mark the 30th named typhoon of 2026, a significant occurrence not seen since 2013. Concurrently, Japan experienced widespread thunderstorms, strong winds, and sudden downpours on October 14 as a cold front swept across the country, with storm warnings issued for areas like Rumoi.