(Eagle News)–The Department of Foreign Affairs urged Filipinos in Japan to exercise caution as super typhoon “Hagibis” nears the country.
In a statement, the DFA urged Filipinos to avoid traveling to “potentially affected” areas until the typhoon, which was classified by the Japan Meteorological Agency as a ” violent” one, its highest category on the typhoon scale, “dissipated.”
“Travellers are urged to always check the latest information from airlines, train companies, and other public transportation companies,” the DFA said, noting that Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways have already announced the cancelation of a number of their domestic flights starting today, Oct. 11.
The DFA said train operations in the Greater Tokyo Area could also be suspended if the forecast path of the typhoon does not change.
“The general public is also advised to stay alert and regularly monitor news and announcements by the Japanese Government and the JMA,” the DFA said.
Filipinos who need assistance may contact the Embassy hotline at +81 80 4928 7979/ +81 80 7000 7979.
