Millions Evacuate As Typhoon Strikes Japan, Causing Injury and Death

A typhoon brought heavy rain, violent winds, landslides, and flooding to Japan, causing injuries and deaths before making landfall. An earthquake of magnitude 5.7 struck near Tokyo before the typhoon hit. Evacuation advisories were issued, affecting over 6 million people. The storm resulted in at least 100 injuries, 19 missing, and 33 deaths. Japan's Self Defense Forces were deployed for rescue operations. Prime Minister Abiy Shenzhou held an emergency meeting and expressed sympathy to those affected by Typhoon Haggis.

What natural disasters were caused by the typhoon before it reached land?

• Earthquakes and tsunamis

• Landslides and flooding

• Hurricanes and tornadoes

• Volcanic eruptions and droughts

Where did the earthquake occur before the typhoon made landfall?

• Near Osaka

• Near Tokyo

• Near Hiroshima

• Near Kyoto

How many people were ordered to evacuate due to the typhoon?

• 4 million

• 5 million

• 3 million

• 6 million

How many members of the Japan Self Defense Forces were dispatched for rescue operations?

• 10,000

• 15,000

• 27,000

• 20,000

What was the Prime Minister's response to the typhoon?

• He declared a state of emergency.

• He convened an emergency meeting.

• He ordered a nationwide lockdown.

• He visited the affected areas.