The following is a summary of updates on Typhoon #10, including transportation and closure information as reported on KBC-TV just before 8 AM on August 29. We have also included images with the same information in Japanese, so you can verify the source yourself. This summary is provided for convenience only. Please double-check details independently.
For the complete and official information on the storm check the Japan Meteorological Agency website
Transportation
JR Kyushu
Kyushu Shinkansen
• Hakata to Kumamoto: Suspended from around 8:00 AM until the end of the day.
• Kumamoto to Kagoshima-Chuo: Suspended all day.
Nishi-Kyushu Shinkansen: All lines suspended all day.
JR Limited Express: All lines suspended all day.
JR Regular Lines
Kagoshima Main Line
• Mojiko to Arao: Suspended from around noon until the end of the day.
Nippo Main Line
• Kokura to Yukuhashi: Suspended from around noon until the end of the day.
• Yukuhashi to Usa: Suspended all day.
Chikuhi Line
• Meinohama to Chikuzen-Maebaru: Suspended from around noon until the end of the day.
• Chikuzen-Maebaru to Karatsu: Suspended all day.
• Yamamoto to Imari: Suspended from around noon until the end of the day.
Nishi-Nippon Railroad (Nishitetsu Trains)
Tenjin-Omuta Line: Gradual suspension starting from 9:00 AM.
Kaizuka Line: Gradual suspension starting from 10:00 AM.
Kitakyushu Monorail
Gradual suspension starting from 2:00 PM.
Flights (Fukuoka Airport & Kitakyushu Airport)
JAL: All flights after noon are canceled.
ANA and others: 126 flights canceled.
Buses and Ferries
Nishitetsu Buses (General Routes)
• Kurume, Saga, Omuta areas: Suspended from noon onwards.
• Fukuoka and Chikuho areas: Suspended from 1:00 PM onwards.
• Kitakyushu and Nogata areas: Suspended from 2:00 PM onwards.
Fukuoka City Ferries
• Hakata to Shikanoshima/Genkai Island: Canceled all day.
• Meinohama to Nokonoshima/Oronoshima: Canceled all day.
Weather Forecast for Fukuoka and Saga
• Expected Rainfall: Up to 280mm today and 300mm tomorrow in areas with heavy rain.
• Maximum Wind Gusts: Up to 35m/s (Strong winds capable of breaking trees and making it difficult to stand upright). Maximum caution is advised due to heavy rain and strong winds.
School Measures for Today
Fukuoka City
146 elementary schools, 70 junior high schools: All students to return home after lunch.
Kitakyushu City
126 elementary schools, 63 junior high schools: Closed.
Saga City
35 elementary schools, 18 junior high schools: Closed.
Temporary Closure of Commercial Facilities (All Day Today)
Department Stores and Shopping Centers
• Iwataya Main Store, Fukuoka Mitsukoshi, Iwataya Kurume Store, Daimaru Fukuoka Tenjin, Hakata Hankyu, Kokura Izutsuya.
• Tenjin Underground Mall (passage allowed), Fukuoka PARCO, Solaria Plaza, Solaria Stage.
• AEON Shoppers Fukuoka Store, Mina Tenjin, Chacha Town Kokura.
Please stay safe and continue to check for updates on the latest information.
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