Tropical storm Meari has unleashed heavy rains on Japan's main Honshu island, heading northward toward capital Tokyo
The Japan Meteorological Agency said that Meari made landfall in Shizuoka Prefecture, southwest of Tokyo.
More than 72,000 people in the area's main city of Shizuoka were told to evacuate due to possible landslides. The authorities warned against going near rivers or other water bodies, as the levels may rise suddenly. Rainfall was expected to worsen in Tokyo and areas north of Tokyo in the evening, they said. Warnings on flooding, strong winds and heavy rainfall were issued for the Tokyo area.Japanese media reports showed video of rivers rising perilously, almost reaching bridge decks, as rain splashed down on homes and people scurried in the streets, clinging to their umbrellas.
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