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Japan braces for impact of Typhoon Hagibis, Rugby World Cup matches cancelled

cde.news desk 10 October 2019, 07:18 · 1 min read

epa07909014 A handout photo made available by NASA shows a visible image acquired from the MODIS instrument aboard NASA's Terra Satellite of Typhoon Hagibis approaching the southeast coast of Japan, 09 October 2019 (issued 10 October 2019). According to media reports, Typhoon Hagibis is scheduled to make landfall on Japan by 12 October. Two Rugby World Cup matches - England vs. France and New Zealand vs. Italy, have been cancellled due to the storm. EPA-EFE/NASA GODDARD MODIS RAPID RESPONSE / HANDOUT HANDOUT EDITORIAL USE ONLY/NO SALES

A handout photo made available by NASA shows a visible image acquired from the MODIS instrument aboard NASA’s Terra Satellite of Typhoon Hagibis approaching the southeast coast of Japan, 09 October 2019 (issued 10 October 2019).

According to media reports, Typhoon Hagibis is scheduled to make landfall on Japan by 12 October. Two Rugby World Cup matches – England vs. France and New Zealand vs. Italy, have been cancelled due to the storm.

Organisers of the Japanese Formula One Grand Prix said on Thursday they are keeping a close eye on the advance of Typhoon Hagibis and are working to minimise any disruption to this weekend’s schedule.

The typhoon is predicted to be one of the most violent tropical storms to hit the region in recent years and is expected to strike the Tokyo area this weekend.

Photo: EPA-EFE/NASA GODDARD MODIS RAPID RESPONSE