A Japan Meteorological Agency sign is seen in Tokyo's Minato Ward. (Mainichi/Shinji Kurokawa)

       TOKYO -- Low atmospheric pressure over the Sea of Japan could bring severe weather to eastern and northern Japan on Aug. 10, triggering mudslides, swollen and flooded rivers, inundation in low-lying areas, violent winds and high seas, the Japan Meteorological Agency has warned.

       According to the weather agency, a low-pressure front was hanging over the Sea of Japan's central area and moving east-northeast, bringing strong winds to a wide area from eastern to northern Japan. Heightened mudslide risks due to preceding heavy rains were reported for northern Japan. Thunderstorms are also expected for eastern and northern Japan on Aug. 10.

       The agency forecasts up to 200 millimeters of rain in Hokkaido and surrounding areas in the 24-hour period through 6 a.m. Aug. 11. In the same period, up to 180 millimeters of rain is expected in the Hokuriku region on the Sea of Japan coast in central Japan, while forecasts say the Tohoku region in the northeast will have up to 150 millimeters of rainfall.

       Meanwhile, the agency is also warning of mudslides in the Chugoku region in western Japan due to heavy rains that hit the area.

       (Mainichi)

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