Tokyo Faces Severe Weather: Airports, Railways Affected

Tokyo, September 11 (AP) Heavy rainfall on Thursday inundated several streets and disrupted both rail and air services in Tokyo. More storms are anticipated in the coming days.

A staggering 12 centimeters of rain was recorded within a single hour in the capital, as reported by the Japan Meteorological Association.

Operations at Haneda Airport, including air traffic control and other ground services, were temporarily halted due to lightning strikes, grounding aircraft and preventing departures.

Rail services were also severely affected, with the suspension of bullet train operations alongside other regional lines.

Throughout Tokyo, the intense storm led to street flooding, with eyewitnesses on social media reporting instances of hail. The Tokyo Electric Power Company revealed that over 7,000 homes in the capital were left without electricity.

Authorities have issued warnings of further thunderstorms throughout the night, advising residents to remain indoors, avoid unnecessary travel, and stay informed with the latest weather updates.

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