Typhoon Phanfone was 23 miles away from Tokyo. It brought a lot of rain and fast winds. 50 people were injured throughout the Tokyo Islands. The consequences of not preparing that much were devastating leaving almost five people killed and about 3 people lost in sea. 630 plane flights were cancelled and the bullet train from Tokyo to Osaka was halted. This typhoon also left a trail of destruction costing millions of dollars. As you can see, typhoons and storms create a problem for Tokyo. Although it may not be as severe as air pollution and sea walls have been created to lessen the effects, it should raise some awareness about this issue.
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