Typhoon Ampil Approaches Japan, Disrupting Flights and Trains

Typhoon Ampil approaches Japan, leading to the cancellation of flights and trains in and around Tokyo. The storm has strong winds and heavy rain, with the potential for landslides and flooding. Travelers are facing difficulties due to flight and train cancellations. Japan’s Coast Guard has urged large vessels to leave Tokyo Bay. The typhoon is expected to move north along Japan’s eastern coast before turning eastward into the Pacific. Climate change is believed to contribute to the increased intensity of tropical cyclones and the amount of precipitation they produce.