Typhoon Ampil Lashes Eastern Japan, Forcing Evacuations
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As Typhoon Ampil approached eastern Japan, it brought devastating winds and heavy rainfall that flooded streets and forced the evacuation of residents from affected areas.
Japanese authorities warned of potential landslides, violent winds, and high waves as Typhoon Ampil, resembling a Category 4 hurricane, impacted the greater Tokyo area.
With maximum sustained winds reported at 132 mph, Ampil's intensity has prompted widespread disruptions in businesses and travel across the greater Tokyo area.
Evacuation orders were issued in Mobara, a city east of Tokyo, citing risks of landslides and floods, as residents braced for the storm's arrival.
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