Typhoon may bring heavy rain, strong winds to Japan over weekend

A powerful typhoon expected to approach western and eastern parts of Japan over the weekend could bring heavy rain and strong winds, the weather agency warned Friday.Although Typhoon Chan-hom, the season's 14th, is unlikely to make landfall, it is expected to bring high waves and could even trigger mudslides, flooding and swollen rivers, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga called on people in areas likely to be affected to take necessary steps, telling a government meeting, "As heavy rain is feared during the night, I would like citizens to watch out for infor…READ FULL ARTICLE