Australian Embassy
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Typhoon Hagibis 2019

Typhoon Hagibis

[Updated at 11:00 JST Sunday 13 October]

Emergency warnings for Typhoon Hagibis have been lifted, but authorities urge caution of flooding, landslides and gusty winds. Cancellations and delays to rail and air transport are likely. Check with your travel provider, details here: https://www.japan.travel/en/news/2019-10-09-typhoon-hagibis/

The Australian Embassy extends its condolences for the tragic loss of life, injury and damage caused by Typhoon Hagibis. Thank you to Japanese emergency services and volunteers for your efforts to keep Japanese citizens and international visitors safe.

Follow updates from the Japan Meteorological Agency here: http://www.jma.go.jp/en/typh

Real-time flood risk map: https://www.jma.go.jp/en/suigaimesh/flood.html

Real-time landslide risk map: https://www.jma.go.jp/en/doshamesh/

NHK World updates on Typhoon Hagibis: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/special/01/1919/

In case of accidents and emergencies, call Police (110), Fire/Ambulance (119) or the Japan National Tourism Organization 24-hour emergency line (English available): 050 3816 2787 (from overseas: +81 50 3816 2787).

 

How to Prepare for a Typhoon

Japan Safe Travel Updates: https://twitter.com/JapanSafeTravel

Download the Safety Tips App: https://www.jnto.go.jp/safety-tips/eng/app.html

Japan National Tourism Organization Safety Tips: https://www.jnto.go.jp/safety-tips/eng/index.html

smartraveller.gov.au Japan Travel Advice: https://smartraveller.gov.au/Count…/…/north/Pages/japan.aspx

 

Transportation and Communications

Delays and cancellations to air, train and road transport from Typhoon Hagibis are likely into 13 October. Check with your travel provider before travelling to train stations or airports. 

JR-East updates: https://www.jreast.co.jp/e/

JR-Central updates: https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/

JR-West updates: https://global.trafficinfo.westjr.co.jp/en/readme.html

Other transport providers: https://www.japan.travel/en/news/2019-10-09-typhoon-hagibis/

Several airlines, including JAL and ANA, have announced that delays, cancellations and diversions of flights are possible at many airports on 13 October, including Haneda and Narita. They recommend all passengers stay up-to-date on announcements. Check with your airline before travelling to the airport. 

Japan Airlines: https://www.jal.co.jp/cms/other/en/weather_info_dom.html?fbclid=IwAR2liZyuw1P7z7ShvRVuyxtP5cENQT2JRgwb9FJKQZqjqWvVa_J0yjPImF4#OUTLOOK

ANA: https://www.ana.co.jp/fs/dom/en/

Narita Airport: https://www.narita-airport.jp/en/flight/today

Haneda Airport: http://www.haneda-airport.jp/inter/en/flight/

Kansai International Airport: https://www.kansai-airport.or.jp/en/

 

Rugby World Cup

Stay up to date with official RWC updates at: https://twitter.com/Japan2019_ENG

More details: rugbyworldcup.com/update

 

Consular Assistance

If you require Emergency Services, you should contact local authorities directly.

  • Police: 110
  • Fire/Ambulance: 119
  • 24-hour Japan Visitor Hotline (English): 050 3816 2787 (from overseas: +81 50 3816 2787)

The 24 hour Consular Emergency Centre in Canberra can also be contacted for assistance from anywhere in Japan on 03 5232 4111 (1300 555 135 within Australia).