New Typhoon Threatens Japanese Island
Tokyo, Oct 23 (Prensa Latina) Authorities have begun the evacuation of hundreds of residents, as a new typhoon threatens Izu Oshima island, about 100 km south of Tokyo.
Typhoon Francisco is approaching from the north of Okinawa at the speed of 15 km per hour and gusts of wind over 80 kmh, amid recovery efforts from typhoon Wipha a week ago.
Wipha left a toll of 29 dead and 16 missing persons, besides significant material damage which has not yet been calculated, the NHK network is reporting.
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