Typhoon Ampil hit eastern Japan on Friday, bringing strong winds and heavy rain that flooded streets, forced evacuations, and disrupted daily life in the greater Tokyo area. With maximum sustained winds of 132 miles per hour, Ampil, equivalent to a Category 4 hurricane, posed a serious threat to the region, prompting widespread warnings from Japanese …
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