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Tropical Storm Peipah Devastates Shizuoka, Injuring 23

9/6/2025

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Tropical Storm Peipah hit Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan, on September 5, causing extensive damage.
In Makinohara City, 23 people were injured, including three seriously, and over 200 homes were damaged.
Strong winds toppled utility poles and blew off roofs in several municipalities.
An agricultural greenhouse in Yaizu City was destroyed, severely injuring a farmer.
About 17,000 homes lost power, and heavy rainfall raises flood and landslide concerns.

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Tropical Storm Peipah hit Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan, on September 5, causing extensive damage.
In Makinohara City, 23 people were injured, including three seriously, and over 200 homes were damaged.
Strong winds toppled utility poles and blew off roofs in several municipalities.
An agricultural greenhouse in Yaizu City was destroyed, severely injuring a farmer.
About 17,000 homes lost power, and heavy rainfall raises flood and landslide concerns.