Japan issues 'Special Typhoon Warning' for Kyushu region
The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) is all set to issue a special typhoon warning for the Kyushu region.
Sep 18, 2022, 09:34 AM IST
Powerful earthquake strikes northeastern Japan kills 4, more than 90 injured
The Japan Meteorological Agency early Thursday lifted its low-risk advisory for a tsunami along the coasts of Fukushima and Miyagi prefectures. Tsunami waves of 30 centimeters (11 inches) reached shore in Ishinomaki, about 390 kilometers (242 miles) northeast of Tokyo.
Mar 17, 2022, 09:08 AM IST
Strong earthquake hits Japan off Fukushima coast, leaving two dead and reviving painful memories
Some 36,400 households in areas hard-hit by the tremor and serviced by Tohoku Electric Company were still without power on Thursday morning.
Mar 17, 2022, 07:21 AM IST
North Japan jolted by 7.3 magnitude earthquake, tsunami alert issued
The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a tsunami advisory for up to a meter (3-foot) sea surge in parts of Miyagi and Fukushima prefectures after 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit.
Mar 16, 2022, 21:09 PM IST
30 injured after tropical storm hits Japan
The severe tropical storm has now turned to a low-pressure system even as it was still bringing strong winds and heavy rain across the country, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency.
Sep 23, 2019, 14:36 PM IST
38 dead in Japan rains, floods
At least 38 people have died and almost 50 remained missing on Saturday due to torrential rainfall and flooding in southern Japan.
Jul 07, 2018, 17:49 PM IST
Volcano in Japan erupts, spews ash and smoke
Mt. Shinmoe, which straddles both Kagoshima and Miyazaki prefectures, has seen a series of eruptions since October 2017 when it became particularly active.
Jun 22, 2018, 10:27 AM IST
Japan: A day after strong earthquake, landslide alerts issued in Osaka
Government spokesperson Yoshihide Suga advised people to monitor the situation through television and radio news.
Jun 19, 2018, 13:05 PM IST
Volcanic eruption in Japan spreads ash in 4 cities, towns
The volcano on the border of Kagoshima and Miyazaki prefectures started erupting yesterday for the first time in six years.
Oct 12, 2017, 15:55 PM IST
Typhoon Talim to make landfall in Japan's Kyushu island
Typhoon Talim is scheduled to make landfall in the Japanese island of Kyushu on Sunday, the weather agency announced on Saturday.
Sep 16, 2017, 14:37 PM IST
Magnitude 7.3 quake jolts Japan, tsunami warning issued
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.3 struck northeastern Japan's Fukushima on Tuesday, a weather agency said.
Nov 22, 2016, 06:17 AM IST
Powerful typhoon Chaba barrels toward Japan
Authorities issued storm and heavy rain warnings on Wednesday as powerful typhoon Chaba barrelled toward Japan, after it hit a South Korean resort island causing flight cancellations and flooding streets.
Oct 05, 2016, 10:18 AM IST
Strong typhoon Lionrock heads for Japan's northeast
A strong typhoon was on course Tuesday for a direct hit on northeastern Japan, with authorities warning of heavy rain and high waves along the Pacific coast.
Aug 30, 2016, 11:50 AM IST
Typhoon to hit Japan on Tuesday; meteorological agency issues warnings
Japanese authorities on Monday issued warnings of intense rainfall, winds and waves as a powerful typhoon is set to hit the country on Tuesday.
Aug 29, 2016, 14:36 PM IST
Earthquake in Japan today: Powerful 7.0 quake strikes near Kumamoto, tsunami advisory lifted
A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 7.0 struck Japan on Friday night. According to media reports, a tsunami warning has also been issued.
Apr 15, 2016, 22:29 PM IST
Strong 6.0-magnitude quake hits off Japan coast; no tsunami
A strong 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck off Japan's southwest coast on Friday, the US Geological Survey said, but local authorities said there was no danger of a tsunami.
Apr 01, 2016, 09:08 AM IST
Volcano erupts in southern Japan; shoots out large rocks, hot lava
The eruption shot out large rocks, with the agency warning debris and pyroclastic flows -- super hot and fast-moving mixture of gases and rock fragments -- could reach as far as two kilometres away from the eruption vents.
Feb 05, 2016, 18:41 PM IST
Moderate 5.4-magnitude earthquake rocks Tokyo
A moderate earthquake hit Tokyo early Saturday, waking residents and shaking buildings in the Japanese capital, but there was no immediate report of any damage.
Sep 12, 2015, 04:26 AM IST
