Tokyo under siege , a strong typhoon approaching.
Extremely strong typhoon is moving towards the Japanese capital Tokyo , causing the cancellation of flights and trains and preventing fuel supply .
It is believed that such a storm happens once every 10 years.
Expected typhoon " Uifa " to landfall on Wednesday morning , causing winds near Tokyo, home to some 30 million people .
The center of the storm is located 860 km southwest of Tokyo and is moving north -northeast at a speed of 35 km / h
The typhoon weakened the movement over the sea , but its winds remain strong - about 140 km / h, with gusts reaching 194 km / h
The meteorological agency issued a warning for heavy rain , flooding and high winds in the area of Tokyo and advised people to prepare to leave their homes quickly , avoiding unnecessary trips.
Extremely strong typhoon is moving towards the Japanese capital Tokyo , causing the cancellation of flights and trains and preventing fuel supply .
It is believed that such a storm happens once every 10 years.
Expected typhoon " Uifa " to landfall on Wednesday morning , causing winds near Tokyo, home to some 30 million people .
The center of the storm is located 860 km southwest of Tokyo and is moving north -northeast at a speed of 35 km / h
The typhoon weakened the movement over the sea , but its winds remain strong - about 140 km / h, with gusts reaching 194 km / h
The meteorological agency issued a warning for heavy rain , flooding and high winds in the area of Tokyo and advised people to prepare to leave their homes quickly , avoiding unnecessary trips.