The general public is also advised to stay alert and regularly monitor news and announcements by the Japanese Government and the JMA.

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), through the Philippine Embassy in Tokyo, has warned Filipinos in Japan of Super Typhoon “Hagibis” (international name) which was forecasted to enter the country this weekend.

In a statement issued on Friday, the DFA asked Filipinos to take precautionary measures as the super typhoon is expected to bring heavy rains, strong winds, high waves, and storm surges.

They were also told to avoid traveling “to potentially affected areas until the typhoon has dissipated.”

According to the DFA, the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) has classified it as a “violent typhoon” which was the highest on the typhoon scale of Japan.

Cancellations of domestic flights were also announced by Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways (ANA) on Friday while the train operations in Greater Tokyo Area could also be suspended if the typhoon path will not change from the forecast.

“Travelers are urged to always check the latest information from airlines, train companies, and other public transportation companies,” the agency said.

“The general public is also advised to stay alert and regularly monitor news and announcements by the Japanese Government and the JMA.”

The DFA has reminded Filipinos who will be needing assistance to contact the embassy as soon as possible.

In another report from the Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC), Hagibis was classified as a simple a typhoon with sustained winds of 220 kilometers per hour and may accelerate up to 270 kilometers per hour.

Hagibis is heading north-west of Japan and is forecasted by the JTWC to approach its landfall near Tokyo within 24 to 36 hours.