Typhoon Hagibis impacted Japan in October 2019 with significant infrastructure damage, flooding and disruption to the hosting of the Rugby World Cup. Hagibis is estimated by EM-DAT to be the 3rd costliest (inflation adjusted) on record in the Pacific region since 1991. The event occurred whilst Japan was hosting the Rugby World Cup and preparing for the Japanese Grand Prix. Significant rainfall resulted with over 922mm (36.2 inches) at Hakone, near Tokyo. 99 fatalities occurred with 73% of those greater than 65 years of age.
Typhoon Hagibis
Hazard driver: Typhoon
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Rail
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Atmospheric River / Moisture
Cyclone
Flash Flood
Flood
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