Hello and welcome to today’s news from Japan Daily News on August 15th, 2024. In today’s news, a power outage affected over 240,000 homes in Osaka and Moriguchi. The outage occurred early in the morning and reached a peak of over 240,000 households without power. As of 8 a.m., around 8,000 homes were still experiencing power outages. Kansai Electric Power Distribution is investigating the cause of the outage.

Moving on to our next story, Typhoon 7 is expected to approach Kanto and Tohoku. The typhoon has been developing and moving northward, with a potential approach to the Kanto and Tohoku regions on the 16th and 17th of August, Saturday. There is a risk of intense winds, which could cause partial house collapses in the Izu Islands. Additionally, severe weather conditions, including strong winds, high waves, and potential landslides, are expected in Kanto and Tohoku. Please exercise caution and remain vigilant.

Next, we have a report of a collision involving two cars on the Tohoku Expressway in Tochigi. According to the fire department, the accident occurred around 6:30 a.m. on the downline of the Tohoku Expressway in Nasu-Shiobara City, Tochigi Prefecture. At least two children have been injured in the accident, but the extent of their injuries is currently unknown. There was a report of one of the cars driving in the wrong direction, and the police are investigating the details of the situation. As a result of the accident, the downline between the Nishinasuno-Shiobara Interchange and the Kuroiso-Itamuro Interchange on the Tohoku Expressway is closed.

Moving on, the Tokaido Shinkansen will suspend its operations between Tokyo and Nagoya on the 16th of August. This decision comes as Typhoon 7 is expected to approach the Kanto region. The entire Tokyo-Nagoya route of the Tokaido Shinkansen will be suspended for the entire day.

Returning to Typhoon 7, we have the latest information. The typhoon continues to develop and move northward, with a potential approach to Kanto and Tohoku on the 16th and 17th of August. There is a risk of intense winds in the Izu Islands, which could cause partial house collapses. Additionally, severe weather conditions, including strong winds, high waves, and potential landslides, are expected in Kanto and Tohoku. Please exercise caution and remain vigilant.

In other news, today marks the 79th anniversary of the end of World War II. Various events are being held across the country to commemorate the approximately 3.1 million war dead and pray for peace.

Lastly, Western Japan is experiencing dangerously hot temperatures, with Oita and Hita expecting temperatures of 39 degrees Celsius. Please take thorough measures to prevent heatstroke, especially in areas experiencing extreme heat.

That’s all for today’s news. Thank you for listening to Japan Daily News. Stay tuned for more updates. And now for the weather. Today in Tokyo, the weather will be sunny with a maximum temperature of 31°C and a minimum temperature of 28°C. Visit JapanDailyNews.com for the news, yen exchange rates, and a daily Japanese proverb.