Typhoon Ampil approaches Tokyo, forcing cancellation of flights and train services

The authorities urged the public to be highly vigilant against storms, high waves and heavy rain.

The typhoon, categorised as “strong” by the Japan Meteorological Agency , was about 690km off Japan’s Pacific coast at 9am local time , and heading towards Tokyo and its surrounding regions. The agency has two higher categories – “very strong” and “violent”.

“With this typhoon approaching, we urge the public to be highly vigilant against storms, high waves and heavy rains,” a JMA official told a news conference.

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