PM Modi extends Indian Navy's assistance to Typhoon Hagibis-hit Japan

As the death toll due to Typhoon Hagibis reaches 18, PM Modi on Sunday took to Twitter to express his condolences to Japan. He tweeted in Japanese hoping for an early recovery from the mass havoc caused by the storms. He also expressed confidence in President Shinzo Abe's preparation in countering the disaster. He also extended the Indian Navy's assistance to provide the necessary support to Japan.

PM Modi extends support to Japan

(I offer condolences on behalf of all Indians on the loss of life caused by super-typhoon #Hagibis in Japan. I wish early recovery from the damage and devastation caused by this natural calamity.)

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Typhoon Hagibis hits Japan

Meanwhile, Japan is still coping from the most powerful typhoon 'Hagibis' hitting the island country on Saturday. Japan’s public broadcaster NHK revealed on Sunday that at least seven people had been killed, while more than 15 are reported to be missing. Tokyo has been reportedly paralysed with significant flooding and nearly 4,25,000 homes are without electricity. The deceased individuals lived in the Chiba, Gunma, Kanagawa and Fukushima areas surrounding Tokyo, as per reports.

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Risk of further flooding

In Fukushima and Nagano, people have been forced to climb onto the roofs of their houses for their safety after severe flooding, as per reports. Part of a road was reportedly swept away by the flooding. Nearly 100 people have sustained injuries due to the typhoon. This has resulted in record-breaking rainfall in many areas, including the resort town of Hakone with 939.5 mm of rain over a period of 24 hours.

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Typhoon Hagibis turns Japan's sky purple 

Japan's skies have turned purple on Saturday as the island nation braces fro Typhoon Hagibis, according to international reports. Japan's Meteorological Agency has reportedly conformed that Typhoon Hagibis has made landfall near the Izu Peninsula in Shizuoka, south-west of Tokyo, just before 7:00 pm local time. This typhoon has been dubbed as the strongest typhoon since 1958. According to reports, most flights and subway services have been cancelled as the country braces for impact. Organisers of Japan’s F1 Grand Prix have also reportedly cancelled all practice and qualifying sessions scheduled for October.

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