Heavy rains that began on Friday and lasted until early Saturday in Japan have caused one person to pass away, at least three others are reported missing, and dozens of others have been hurt. Due to the excessive rains, transport services have been affected throughout the nation. On Friday, bullet trains were stopped in central Japan.

Typhoon Mawar: Japanese streets flooded after heavy rains

<p>Officials in the Philippines began evacuating nearly 5,000 people, shut down schools, offices and even imposed a no-sail ban Monday (May 29) as Typhoon Mawar approached the country’s northern provinces. The typhoon which is also now known as Betty is expected to move “generally northwestward” over the next two days, said the country’s weather agency.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The typhoon will hit the Philippines&nbsp;days after it wreaked havoc in the United States territory of Guam with ferocious winds and torrential rains but thankfully caused no fatalities or major injuries.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Evacuations underway in Philippines</strong></h2>

<p>According to Assistant Secretary Raffy Alejandro of the Office of Civil Defense, nearly 5,000 people have sought shelter in Cagayan, Batanes and other provinces. The Philippine authorities have warned of tidal surges, flash floods and landslides in the northernmost province of Batanes starting Tuesday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A day after the typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 155 kpm and gusts of up to 190 kph Mawar hit eastern villages of Cagayan on Monday and led to the collapse of some structures, it prompted evacuations. However, the number of evacuees is expected to rise, Alejandro said, as many are being evacuated currently from flood- and landslide-prone regions.</p>

<p>“Even if the sun is up, the weather is so unpredictable nowadays and could change anytime so we should always stay on the side of safety,” Alejandro told the Associated Press. So far, classes and offices, except for those involved in disaster preparedness have been temporarily shut.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Additionally, flights to and from the provinces where the typhoon is expected to hit have been cancelled, while the officials have also prohibited fishing and passenger vessels from sailing and even imposed a liquor ban. “We’re talking here of potential threats to lives,” Alejandro told the AP.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The prohibition on sailing has also led to power outages in Batanes, a chain of islands with about 19,000 people as the tanker ship carrying fuel for the generators has taken shelter considering the upcoming typhoon. Furthermore, local officials have said that army troops, police, firefighters and volunteer groups have been placed on standby for search and rescue missions.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>What happened in Guam?</strong></h2>

<p>Typhoon Mawar hit Guam last week and battered the US territory with 241 kph winds downing power lines, and trees. This has led to major power cuts across Guam as thousands of homes and businesses suffered outages. The storm was also one of the worst ones to hit the US territory in decades as images and videos show flooded streets, mangled trees, and debris across people’s front yards.&nbsp;</p>

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Officials in the Philippines began evacuating nearly 5,000 people, shut down schools, offices and even imposed a no-sail ban Monday (May 29) as Typhoon Mawar approached the country’s northern provinces.

Officials in the Philippines began evacuating nearly 5,000 people, shut down schools, offices and even imposed a no-sail ban Monday (May 29) as Typhoon Mawar approached the country’s northern provinces. The typhoon which is also now known as Betty is expected to move “generally northwestward” over the next two days, said the country’s weather agency. The typhoon will hit the Philippines days after it wreaked havoc in the United States territory of Guam with ferocious winds and torrential rains but thankfully caused no fatalities or major injuries. Evacuations underway in Philippines According to Assistant Secretary Raffy Alejandro of the Office of Civil Defense, nearly 5,000 people have sought shelter in Cagayan, Batanes and other provinces. The Philippine authorities have warned of tidal surges, flash floods and landslides in the northernmost province of Batanes starting Tuesday. A day after the typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 155 kpm and gusts of up to 190 kph Mawar hit eastern villages of Cagayan on Monday and led to the collapse of some structures, it prompted evacuations. However, the number of evacuees is expected to rise, Alejandro said, as many are being evacuated currently from flood- and landslide-prone regions. “Even if the sun is up, the weather is so unpredictable nowadays and could change anytime so we should always stay on the side of safety,” Alejandro told the Associated Press. So far, classes and offices, except for those involved in disaster preparedness have been temporarily shut. Additionally, flights to and from the provinces where the typhoon is expected to hit have been cancelled, while the officials have also prohibited fishing and passenger vessels from sailing and even imposed a liquor ban. “We’re talking here of potential threats to lives,” Alejandro told the AP. The prohibition on sailing has also led to power outages in Batanes, a chain of islands with about 19,000 people as the tanker ship carrying fuel for the generators has taken shelter considering the upcoming typhoon. Furthermore, local officials have said that army troops, police, firefighters and volunteer groups have been placed on standby for search and rescue missions. What happened in Guam? Typhoon Mawar hit Guam last week and battered the US territory with 241 kph winds downing power lines, and trees. This has led to major power cuts across Guam as thousands of homes and businesses suffered outages. The storm was also one of the worst ones to hit the US territory in decades as images and videos show flooded streets, mangled trees, and debris across people’s front yards. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p><strong>Typhoon Mawar</strong> ravaged Guam Wednesday night, bringing a Category 4 hurricane to the US Pacific territory. The typhoon, the strongest to hit Guam in years, caused massive rains, lightning and power outages across the territory. Forecasters have warned that the hurricane could intensify further before weakening on Thursday. According to weather officials, “the centre of Mawar was moving northwest over the northern part of Guam.”</p>

<h2><strong>Flash flood warning issued</strong></h2>

<p>A flash flood warning was in place until Thursday morning, with the Weather Service saying some regions in the US Pacific territory could get 25 inches of rain. An extreme wind warning was also in place Wednesday night, New York Times reported.</p>

<h2><strong>Typhoon also affecting US military operations</strong></h2>

<p>As per Lt. Cmdr. Katie Koenig of the United States Navy, Typhoon Mawar has paralysed the naval operations at the island. All military aircraft were told to leave the military facilities on the island, while others were placed in protective hangars. All military ships were also taken out, except for one vessel which had broken down due to an engine problem.</p>

<h2><strong>No injuries reported</strong></h2>

<p>There have been no immediate reports of injuries following the powerful storm. However, it damaged the radar equipment responsible for sending meteorological data to the local National Weather Service office.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;US suspects China might be planning missile attack on Guam</strong></p>

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<p>Guam, an island comparable in size to Chicago and located approximately 1,500 miles east of the Philippines, is no stranger to tropical cyclones. The island, with a population of around 150,000, faced a massive typhoon, called Super Typhoon Pongsona, in 2002. It made landfall as a Category 4 hurricane and resulted in over $700 million worth of damage.</p>

<h2><strong>How ready is Guam for such storms?</strong></h2>

<p>In recent years, Guam has implemented stronger building codes and made other advancements to minimise the impact of major storms, reducing both damage and fatalities. When a tropical cyclone passes through, the general response of the residents is to adapt and remain calm. Wayne Chargualaf, a 45-year-old employee at the local government's housing authority, stated that they typically "barbecue, chill, and adapt" in such situations.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>President Biden declares emergency</strong></h2>

<p>US President Joe Biden declared an emergency on Tuesday and directed federal agencies to help with relief efforts. Commercial aviation was already halted by local officials.</p>

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Typhoon Mawar ravaged Guam Wednesday night, bringing a Category 4 hurricane to the US Pacific territory. The typhoon, the strongest to hit Guam in years, caused massive rains, lightning and power outages across the territory.

Typhoon Mawar ravaged Guam Wednesday night, bringing a Category 4 hurricane to the US Pacific territory. The typhoon, the strongest to hit Guam in years, caused massive rains, lightning and power outages across the territory. Forecasters have warned that the hurricane could intensify further before weakening on Thursday. According to weather officials, “the centre of Mawar was moving northwest over the northern part of Guam.” Flash flood warning issued A flash flood warning was in place until Thursday morning, with the Weather Service saying some regions in the US Pacific territory could get 25 inches of rain. An extreme wind warning was also in place Wednesday night, New York Times reported. Typhoon also affecting US military operations As per Lt. Cmdr. Katie Koenig of the United States Navy, Typhoon Mawar has paralysed the naval operations at the island. All military aircraft were told to leave the military facilities on the island, while others were placed in protective hangars. All military ships were also taken out, except for one vessel which had broken down due to an engine problem. No injuries reported There have been no immediate reports of injuries following the powerful storm. However, it damaged the radar equipment responsible for sending meteorological data to the local National Weather Service office. Watch: US suspects China might be planning missile attack on Guam × Guam, an island comparable in size to Chicago and located approximately 1,500 miles east of the Philippines, is no stranger to tropical cyclones. The island, with a population of around 150,000, faced a massive typhoon, called Super Typhoon Pongsona, in 2002. It made landfall as a Category 4 hurricane and resulted in over $700 million worth of damage. How ready is Guam for such storms? In recent years, Guam has implemented stronger building codes and made other advancements to minimise the impact of major storms, reducing both damage and fatalities. When a tropical cyclone passes through, the general response of the residents is to adapt and remain calm. Wayne Chargualaf, a 45-year-old employee at the local government's housing authority, stated that they typically "barbecue, chill, and adapt" in such situations. President Biden declares emergency US President Joe Biden declared an emergency on Tuesday and directed federal agencies to help with relief efforts. Commercial aviation was already halted by local officials. Also Read | US suspects China might be planning missile attack on Guam Depending on where they originate, tropical cyclones are referred to as typhoons or hurricanes. Typhoons are tropical cyclones that develop in the northwestern Pacific and impact Asia. They typically form between May and October. Studies claim that a significant rise has been seen in the intensity of such storms due to climate change. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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