Tropical Storm Maria Weakens After Record Rainfall in Japan

The storm caused widespread disruptions and evacuations in northern Japan, with authorities warning of ongoing flood risks.

Maria brought record rainfall to Iwate Prefecture, with some areas receiving double their average monthly precipitation in two days.
Thousands of residents were evacuated, and emergency shelters were set up in affected regions.
Transportation was heavily impacted, with numerous flight cancellations and train service suspensions.
Authorities issued top-level emergency warnings due to the risk of flooding and landslides.
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida pledged government support for the affected areas.