Storm dumps rain, cancels flights in Japan

By Agence France-Presse

Aug 13, 2024 12:08 am

(UPDATE) TOKYO — Tropical Storm Maria made landfall in northern Japan on Monday, having dumped the most rain in some areas and forced the cancellation of dozens of flights.

Maria came ashore around 8:30 a.m. near Ofunato city in Iwate prefecture, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.

SUBMERGED A truck drives past a flooded road in the wake of tropical storm Maria, in Kuji city of Iwate prefecture on Aug. 12, 2024. AFP Photo

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