Another storm is expected to approach very close to Tokyo's Izu Islands on Monday, following a typhoon that battered the area just days ago. People should take extra caution against landslides and violent winds.
The Japan Meteorological Agency says that as of 6 a.m. on Sunday, Severe Tropical Storm Nakri was situated over waters off the country's western region of Shikoku. It says the storm was moving northeast at 20 kilometers per hour.
Nakri is generating sustained wind speeds of up to 90 kilometers per hour near its center, with gusts of 126 kilometers per hour.
Nakri is forecast to head east while gathering strength. It is predicted to bring strong winds to southern parts of the Kyushu region for several hours.
Torrential rain could hit southern areas of the Tohoku region.
Nakri is forecast to approach the Izu Islands from dawn to shortly before noon on Monday.
It is predicted to pack sustained wind speeds of up to 108 kilometers per hour near its center, and gusts of 162 kilometers per hour. Such winds are powerful enough to overturn traveling trucks.
The sea will also become very rough, with waves expected to surge up to 9 meters.
Risks of disasters are already high on the Izu Islands. Record rainfalls and violent winds unleashed by Typhoon Halong last week have loosened the ground and damaged structures.
People should stay vigilant for mudslides and violent winds, as well as flooding in low-lying areas, swollen and overflowing rivers, and high waves. They should also remain careful of lightning and gusty winds, such as tornados.

Quiz 1:
Where is Severe Tropical Storm Nakri located as of 6 a.m. on Sunday?
A. Tokyo's Izu Islands
B. Japan's western region of Shikoku
C. Southern parts of the Kyushu region
D. Tohoku region

Quiz 2:
What are the sustained wind speeds of Severe Tropical Storm Nakri near its center?
A. Up to 108 kilometers per hour
B. Up to 90 kilometers per hour
C. Up to 162 kilometers per hour
D. Up to 126 kilometers per hour

Quiz 3:
What disasters should people on the Izu Islands be vigilant for due to the approaching storm?
A. Landslides and violent winds
B. Mudslides and floods in low-lying areas
C. Earthquakes and tsunamis
D. Volcanic eruptions and ash clouds

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Answers:
Quiz 1: B
Quiz 2: D
Quiz 3: A