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Japan orders thousands to evacuate as Typhoon Ampil strengthens near Tokyo

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Video Date – 16th August 10:50am.

Location is Kawasaki-city in Kanagawa

People in parts of Japan are being told to evacuate, with some homes losing power on Friday as Typhoon Ampil approaches the coast near the capital.
The storm, located 121 nautical miles southeast of Yokosuka, Greater Tokyo, has intensified to the equivalent strength of a Category 4 hurricane, bringing winds of up to 212 kilometers per hour (131 mph) as it moves north at 18 kph (11 mph), according to the Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC).

Video filmed by Naruki at Kawasaki-city in Kanagawa shows heavy rains and winds blowing Meteorology officials have warned that some parts of northern and eastern Japan may see violent winds, rough seas, heavy rain, flooding, landslides and overflowing rivers, according to NHK. They urged the public to exercise caution and stay prepared.

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