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Advisory regarding Typhoon No. 24 and the autumn rain front

Starting on Thursday, September 3, 2026, western Japan may experience heavy rainfall over a wide area due to the combined effects of Typhoon No. 24 and the autumn rain front.
(Please be aware that the typhoon's path could change depending on future atmospheric conditions, including the expansion of the Pacific high-pressure system and the location of the jet stream.)

Students, faculty and staff are advised to stay informed by checking the latest weather and disaster prevention information through the Japan Meteorological Agency website, local government websites, television, radio, and the Internet, and to remain on high alert for strong winds, heavy rainfall, rising river levels, landslides, and other related hazards.
For information on whether events and activities scheduled for this weekend will be held as planned, please consult the respective organizers.

Please make your personal safety your highest priority when making decisions and taking action.

Important notes

1. Cancellation of classes due to weather warnings, disasters, and suspension of public transportation
https://www.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/campus/life/severe_weather

2. Preparations outside the home
Please complete these preparations before heavy rain begins and before winds become strong.

  • Make sure windows and storm shutters are securely locked, and reinforce them if necessary.
  • Clean gutters, drainage ditches, and drains to ensure proper water flow.
  • Secure any objects that may be blown away by strong winds, or move them indoors.

3. Preparations inside the home

(1) Check emergency supplies

Prepare and check the following items:

  • Flashlights
  • Portable radios
  • First-aid supplies
  • Clothing
  • Emergency food supplies
  • Portable gas stoves
  • Valuables and important documents

(2) Indoor safety measures

  • Apply shatter-resistant safety film to windows.
  • Close curtains or blinds to help protect against flying debris.

(3) Secure water supplies

  • Store sufficient drinking water in preparation for possible water outages.
  • Fill bathtubs and take other measures to secure water for daily use.

4. Evacuation planning

  • Identify and familiarize yourself with evacuation routes to designated shelters, such as schools and community centers.
  • Discuss evacuation locations and methods of communication with family members in advance.
  • When evacuating, keep belongings to a minimum and ensure that both hands remain free.

[Reference]
Japan Meteorological Agency website (Weather, Climate & Earthquake Information) https://www.jma.go.jp/jma/en/menu.html
Osaka Disaster Prevention Net https://www.osaka-bousai.net.e.add.hp.transer.com/
Shiga Disaster Prevention Portal https://dis-shiga.jp/pc/topdis-shiga.html (automatic translation)
Kyoto Risk Management Web https://www.bousai.pref.kyoto.lg.jp/dis_portal/?lang=en
Hyogo Disaster Prevention Net https://bosai.net/index (automatic translation)
Nara Prefecture Disaster Prevention Portal https://www.bosai.pref.nara.jp/dis_portal/?lang=en
Disaster Prevention Wakayama https://bousai-wakayama.jp/dis_portal/ (link in Japanese)

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