Japan: Recovery efforts ongoing as of October 18 /update 13

Typhoon recovery efforts are ongoing on October 18 as the official death toll has increased to 77; further rain forecast in the coming days
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Japan: Rescue and recovery efforts continue October 16 /update 12
Japan: At least 58 people killed by Typhoon Hagibis October 15 /update 11
Japan: Recovery efforts ongoing as Typhoon Hagibis death toll rises October 14 /update 10
Japan: Death toll rises from Typhoon Hagibis October 13 /update 9
Japan: Typhoon Hagibis causes widespread disruptions October 13 /update 8
Japan: Two killed, 90 injured as Typhoon Hagibis makes landfall in central Japan October 12 /update 7
Japan: Typhoon Hagibis prompts heavy rain warnings and evacuation orders October 12 /update 6
Japan: Typhoon Hagibis causes power outages October 12 /update 5
Japan: Typhoon Hagibis causes flights disruptions in Tokyo Oct. 11-13 /update 4
Japan: Significant disruptions expected during Typhoon Hagibis October 10 /update 3
Japan: Typhoon Hagibis continues to strengthen October 9 /update 2
Japan: Typhoon Hagibis to impact south and east Japan October 12-13 /update 1
Japan: Typhoon Hagibis may impact southern Japan October 11-12
Event
Rescue and recovery efforts are ongoing across central and northern Japan as of Friday, October 18, following the passage of Typhoon Hagibis. According to officials, at least 77 fatalities have been confirmed, with the worst hit prefectures including Fukushima, Miyagi, and Kanagawa. Over 42,000 homes were flooded by the storm and another 2400 were destroyed or partially damaged. According to the Cabinet Office, 4249 people across 13 prefectures are still in evacuation facilities. More than 100,000 homes remain without water supplies and it is unclear when utilities will be fully restored.
Rail service disruptions are also ongoing around Tokyo. Some sections of the Hokuriku Shinkansen bullet train route between Tokyo and Kanazawa, via Nagano, remains disrupted. According to East Japan Railways, it may take between one to two weeks for full operations to resume. Up-to-date information on rail service can be found on the operator's website here.
Further flooding, landslides, and mudslides are possible over the coming days as further rain is forecast on Friday and Saturday, October 19. Hagibis collapsed levees at 125 locations on 68 rivers in seven prefectures, increasing the risk of additional flooding. Residual transportation, power, and commercial disruptions are anticipated over the coming days.
Advice
Individuals in the affected areas are advised to monitor local weather reports, confirm flight reservations, adhere to instructions issued by local authorities, anticipate adverse weather and power and transportation disruptions, avoid contact with downed power lines, and remember that running water can be dangerous - 15 cm (6 in) is enough to knock over an adult - and never drive through flooded streets; floodwater may also contain wastewater and chemical products.
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