Keep track of what is happening in Japan as Typhoon Hagibis makes landfall
Extreme weather: A taxi speeds through surface water on a road in Tokyo (Getty Images)
Typhoon Hagibis hits Japan
Typhoon Hagibis has dominated the news this week and resulted in the cancellation of two Rugby World Cup matches for the first time in the tournament’s history.
The severe storm has now started to make landfall in Japan, bringing heavy rain and strong winds, and is causing widespread disruption and damage. It has been described as the biggest typhoon to hit Japan in 60 years and we have pulled together updates from social media to bring you the latest on what is happening.
A decision on whether the Japan v Scotland takes place on Sunday will be made once Yokohama Stadium has been assessed following the typhoon, but the Brave Blossoms are continuing with their preparations even in the face of difficult conditions.
The team had to wade through knee-high water to reach the field for their captain’s run at Chichibu Stadium in Tokyo – before the worst of the storm hit. Some players were happier to get wet than others…
The typhoon has already caused significant damage in the Chiba Prefecture, with one man tragically confirmed dead after being found in an upturned car.
Rugby World contributor Tom English took to Twitter to show the emergency alerts he was getting…
Ok. I think Hagibis is definitely on its way. Just got this on my phone. Not afraid to say it gave me a bit of an ol’ jolt. Three more warnings since this one. Think it says, ‘Get your arse indoors pronto’ Or words to that effect pic.twitter.com/2U2Sxh5IP5
A 5.7 magnitude earthquake was then reported around 5.30pm Japan time off the coast of Chiba…
Earthquake Information – 10/12 A magnitude 5.7 earthquake occurred offshore South Eastern Chiba Prefecture at around 6:21pm. This earthquake observed a maximum intensity of 4 and occurred at a depth of 80km. There is no threat of tsunami. https://t.co/tqQlI6mUan
As a typhoon virgin you convince yourself you can feel it coming, on the horizon, in the air. You can't, of course. You've just been looking at twitter too much. pic.twitter.com/MIs0dIDrh7
#Tokyo#hagibis update. Rain is intensifying hourly. Comes down in sheets, then eases up. Wind picking up too. Sirens & alarms frequent. Peak storm due in about 3 hours. Will hole up in hotel later, stocked on supplies (sushi & beer!), hoping power remains on. Everyone be safe! pic.twitter.com/Cuiu8taf0c