2025-09-19: According to the latest report on Thursday afternoon (18 September, local time), stormy weather with strong winds and heavy rain lashed Ibaraki Prefecture, causing significant damage to several buildings and facilities and caused disruption in cities like Tsukuba and Sakai. No injuries were reported.
Traffic disruptions are to be expected, floods and landslides are possible. Travellers should exercise heightened caution, especially near rivers and mountainslopes, and follow instructions by authorities.
