Japan's Hurricanes 'Hagibus' Strike Power Supply Strike, Migration of 73 Million People

Supermarket empties with shopping rush to prepare for one of the most powerful storms in 60 years

Tokyo, Ta. October 12, 2019, Saturday

Hughes was hit by a powerful storm in Japan on Saturday and is now heading to the country's capital. So far one person has died due to the storm and 73 lakh people have moved to safer places.

Heavy rains began to pour in Japan before powerful hurricanes hit Haggis, and 73 million people were evacuated to safer places. The storm affected the transportation and electricity service and left one person dead.

It is worth mentioning that the storm has been declared very fierce and due to this already two matches of the Rugby World Cup have been canceled. According to information provided by the local administration, one person's car was damaged due to the storm and one 49-year-old man was killed due to falling part of the vehicle.

In addition, a magnitude 5.3 earthquake was experienced along the coast of Chiba near Tokyo, and the meteorological department predicted heavy rainfall. The government has instructed people in areas affected by the storm to move to other safe havens.

In addition, arrangements have been made for the delivery of safe places to the people. The storm is moving toward Tokyo at a speed of 216 km per hour and has had to cancel more than 1,929 national-international flights.

There have also been reports of heavy winds and storms injuring 51 others and missing at least three people. Two storms were hit by landslides, and the risk of flooding was also increasing.

Many automaker companies, such as Toyota and Honda, have closed their own factories in view of the Hughes' risk. Supermarkets and shops were evacuated and closed as well because people had purchased large quantities of essential items in advance.

In Japan, up to 20 storms are hit each year, but most of Tokyo survives its effects. However, the most dangerous Hughes storm in 60 years of history has affected various services throughout the country, including Tokyo.