Tag: Tyhoon
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Understanding Typhoon Safety: Importance of Early Evacuation and Appropriate Gear
NHK WORLD-JAPAN has provided crucial advice on how to safely evacuate during a typhoon. Stressing the importance of early evacuation and appropriate attire, the guidance includes tips on what to wear and how to carry belongings to ensure mobility and safety. NHK WORLD-JAPAN is “the international service of Japan’s public media organization NHK.” NHK World-Japan…
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Understanding Typhoon Hazards: The Perils of High Winds and Heavy Rainfall
NHK WORLD-JAPAN has highlighted the risks associated with typhoons, emphasizing the dangers of traveling during such extreme weather conditions. The channel advises against attempting to return home in the face of impending typhoon threats, suggesting that it is safer to stay at one’s current location, whether work or school, until the severe weather subsides. With…
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Typhoon Risk Prompts Issuance of Evacuation Advisories and Orders
In response to the imminent threat posed by a typhoon, municipalities have begun issuing evacuation advisories and orders. The advisories are a precautionary measure, while the orders indicate immediate danger, urging residents to evacuate swiftly. The NHK WORLD-JAPAN video emphasizes the importance of individual judgment, suggesting that residents should not wait for official orders if…
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Understanding Typhoon Classification: NHK WORLD-JAPAN Explains Strength and Size Metrics
NHK WORLD-JAPAN’s latest video provides essential insights into how meteorologists assess the strength and size of typhoons. The categorization is based on maximum wind speeds and the radius of the area where winds surpass a certain threshold. The video explains the classifications for typhoon intensity and the potential impacts of typhoon size on weather conditions,…
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Typhoon Advisory: Prepare for Potentially Hazardous Winds Exceeding 25 m/s
A recent update from NHK WORLD-JAPAN highlights the dangers posed by typhoon winds, emphasizing the importance of preparation as typhoons approach. The report categorizes wind dangers by color-coded forecast maps, with yellow indicating strong winds and red signaling storm warning areas. The video stresses that typical measures such as using umbrellas are futile in such…
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Understanding the Dangers: Coastal Areas Face Storm Tides and High Waves During Typhoon Season
A recent video by NHK WORLD-JAPAN highlights the severe impacts of storm tides and high waves during typhoons, using past events as evidence of their destructive power. The footage discusses how coastal regions have previously been devastated, with embankments broken and areas submerged swiftly by surging sea levels, emphasizing the importance of vigilance during such…
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JMA Issues 5-Day Forecast for Typhoon Path Affecting Japan
In an informative update, NHK WORLD-JAPAN has detailed the trajectory and potential impact of typhoons in Japan. The video highlights the average annual occurrence of typhoons in the Pacific Ocean, with a focus on those that approach Japan during the typhoon season. Emphasizing the importance of regular updates, the report outlines the Japan Meteorological Agency’s…