Typhoon Hagibis makes landfall on the coast of Japan
Storm has caused more than 1,000 flight cancellations, disrupted train services and forced the closure of factories and shops
12 October 2019 - 10:08
Tokyo — Typhoon Hagibis has made landfall in Japan, officials say. Torrential rain and winds have already lashed the country causing floods and mudslides.
“The eye of Typhoon Hagibis made landfall shortly before 10.00am GMT in Izu Peninsula”, southwest of Tokyo, the Japan Meteorological Agency said on Saturday...
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