Intermittent rain is expected across the Kanto region through the night of June 28 [1].
This weather pattern arrives at a critical time for the region. Because previous record heavy rain for June [1] and a recent earthquake have softened the ground, the risk of landslides has increased significantly. Even light precipitation could now trigger dangerous soil collapses in vulnerable areas.
The TBS NEWS DIG weather team said that rain in Kanto is likely to start and stop throughout the day and night [1]. The team said, "After heavy rain, the ground has loosened. Please be careful of landslides even with a little rain" [1].
Temperature forecasts for the capital indicate a predicted maximum of 23°C in Tokyo [1]. This mild temperature accompanies the ongoing instability caused by the rainy season front, known as the *tsuyu-zensen* [1].
Beyond the immediate concerns in Kanto, meteorologists are monitoring the southern maritime area. The TBS NEWS DIG weather report said a new tropical depression is forecast to develop over the South China Sea [1]. This development suggests a period of continued atmospheric instability for the broader region as the summer weather patterns evolve.
Local residents are advised to remain vigilant and monitor official weather updates as the rainy season front continues to influence the region's stability [1].
“Please be careful of landslides even with a little rain”
The combination of saturated soil from record June rainfall and seismic activity has created a high-risk environment where the traditional threshold for landslide warnings is lowered. The simultaneous development of a tropical depression in the South China Sea indicates that the region may face a compounding series of weather events, increasing the pressure on disaster prevention infrastructure.
