Organizers cancelled the England-France match planned in Yokohama, near Tokyo, and New Zealand-Italy game in Toyota, in central Japan. Formula One auto racing in Suzuka in central Japan may also be affected. Japan’s central Pacific coast may see torrential rains beginning Friday while high waves and tides may cause flooding. Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga, at a regular news conference, said the government will do the utmost for the people’s safety, and urged residents near the typhoon route to take precautions early. The city also cautioned against power outages from potential typhoon damage and urged residents to make sure they have enough food, water and their phones are charged.

Source: thestar October 10, 2019 01:58 UTC