Photo/Illutration The predicted path of Typhoon No. 7 (Captured from the Japan Meteorological Agency’s website)

Japan is bracing for another round of heavy rainfall as Typhoon No. 7 formed in southern waters around 3 a.m. on Aug. 13 after the season’s fifth typhoon crossed the Tohoku region.

Meteorologists warn that Typhoon No. 7 could reach the Izu island chain and eastern Japan as early as Aug. 15, potentially disrupting travel during the ongoing Bon holidays.

As of 6 a.m. on Aug. 13, the season’s seventh typhoon was moving east-northeast at a speed of 10 kph with a central pressure of 998 hectopascals, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency.

Forecasters predict the typhoon will maintain its strength as it approaches eastern Japan, most likely between Aug. 16 and 17.

Meanwhile, Typhoon No. 5, which made landfall in Iwate Prefecture on Aug. 12, has weakened into a tropical depression located over the Sea of Japan as of 3 a.m. on Aug. 13.

However, northern Japan remains under a heavy rain warning throughout the day.

Up to 150 millimeters of rain is forecast for Hokkaido and 100 mm for the Tohoku region over the 24 hours to midnight.

The JMA has issued warnings for landslides and river flooding in the Tohoku region.

Additionally, a tropical depression near Minami-Torishima island, southeast of Japan, developed into Typhoon No. 8 around 3 p.m. on Aug. 13. However, it is expected to have little impact on Japan.

You can find the latest forecast map at the JMA website.

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