Torrential rain and tornado-like winds are lashing large parts of Japan, as the country endures what could be its worst storm for 60 years.
The eye of Typhoon Hagibis made landfall last night south-west of Tokyo.
It is now moving up the eastern coast of Japan's main island, with wind speeds of 225km/h.
More than 270,000 homes have lost power.
Two people are said to have died.
More than seven million people have been urged to leave their homes have severe flood and landslide warnings have been given, but it is thought only 50,000 are staying in shelters.
Japan's Meteorological Agency has warned that half a metre of rain could fall on the Tokyo area.
[Source:BBC]
