Recovery begins as Japan's Typhoon Hagibis leaves trail of death and destruction
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Tokyo (CNN)Typhoon Hagibis weakened to a tropical depression as it continued to move across central Japan on Sunday, leaving at least 15 people dead and more than 140 injured in its wake.
The storm made landfall just before 7 p.m. Saturday local time on the Izu Peninsula, southwest of Tokyo, bringing hurricane-force winds and heavy rains which led to widespread flooding. More than 230,000 people were evacuated ahead of the storm, with emergency orders issued for many cities around the greater Tokyo area.
Along with the 15 deaths, Japan's Fire Disaster and Management Agency said about 140 people had been injured and nine remain missing.
People watch floodwater from the Isuzu river flow by in Ise, Japan, on Saturday, October 12, 2019.
A land ministry official explains effects of Typhoon Hagibis on rivers in Saitama Prefecture during a press conference in Saitama city, near Tokyo, on October 12.
Residents survey damage caused by a suspected tornado in Ichihara, Japan, on October 12.
Evacuees gather in a junior high school gymnasium in Shizuoka, Japan, on October 12.
A rescue worker wades in floodwater in a residential area of Tokyo on October 12.
Homes flattened by a suspected tornado brought by Typhoon Hagibis in Ichihara, Japan on October 12.
Train service is suspended at Shin-Yokohama station in Yokohama, Japan, on October 12.
A shopper looks at empty shelves at a convenience store in Tokyo on October 12.
A café is submerged in floodwater from the Tama River in Tokyo on October 12.
Damage from a suspected tornado is seen in Ichihara, Japan, on October 12.
Surging waves hit against the breakwater in Kiho, Japan, on October 12.
Residents collect sandbags as Typhoon Hagibis approaches Tokyo, Japan on October 12.
People look at the flooded Tama River in Tokyo on October 12.
People sleep at the Haneda Airport in Tokyo on October 12. Flights were canceled on Saturday as Typhoon Hagibis approached the coast of Japan.
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe offered his "condolences for the people killed in the disaster and my sincere sympathy for the people affected by this disaster."
"Now not only police, fire department and coast guard, but also 27,000 staff of the self-defense force are on rescue, search for missing and supporting evacuation," Abe said Sunday. "We are to enhance the scale of operation depending on necessity."
Typhoon Hagibis came as the country hosts the Rugby World Cup. Two matches -- England-France and New Zealand-Italy -- had to be preemptively canceled. Sunday's Pool B match between Namibia and Canada in Kamaishi was also canceled hours before it was due to take place.
People look at the flooded Tama River during Typhoon Hagibis on October 12, 2019 in Tokyo, Japan.
However a pivotal Pool A match between Japan and Scotland at 7:45 p.m. local time will go ahead, World Cup organizers said Sunday. Formula One events scheduled for Sunday also went ahead as planned.
While authorities made it clear that the decision to cancel games was necessary to ensure the safety of players and fans, many were critical of the tournament's inability to reschedule games and apparent unpreparedness for the extreme weather -- despite the World Cup being held during typhoon season.
In canceled games, two points are awarded to each team in line with tournament rules. This impact who qualifies for the next round of the competition.
Ireland's Keith Earls runs past the Samoan defense during the Rugby World Cup Pool A game at Fukuoka Hakatanomori Stadium between Ireland and Samoa, in Fukuoka on Saturday.
Ireland's Tadhg Furlong reacts after scoring a try against Samoa. The Irish led the game 26-5 at halftime.
Jordan Larmour of Ireland runs with the ball towards Alapati Leiua of Samoa. The game took place in the west of Japan as a typhoon battered Tokyo some 1,100 kilometers away.
Chris Vui of Samoa wins the line-out from Iain Henderson of Ireland but it was the Irish who got the better of most duels despite having a player red carded.
Larmour scored his side's fifth try of the game as Ireland -- which has never won the World Cup -- advanced to the quarterfinals.
Australia's Izack Rodda runs at Georgia's Mamuka Gorgodze, left, and Beka Saginadze during the Rugby World Cup Pool D game at Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa between Australia and Georgia in Shizuoka, Japan on Friday.
Georgia's Beka Gigashvili reacts as a scrum collapses to the ground during the game at Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa between Australia and Georgia in Shizuoka.
Marika Koroibete of Australia breaks through to score his side's second try during the Rugby World Cup 2019 Group D game between Australia and Georgia.
Australia's Will Genia reacts after scoring a try against Georgia.
Australia's full back Kurtley Beale (C) runs with the ball during the match between Australia and Georgia.
Argentina confirmed its spot in the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France with a 47-17 win over USA, ensuring it finished third in Pool C.
But following some poor results early in its group matches, the Pumas have failed to reach the knockout stages for the first time since 2003.
The USA's third defeat of the World Cup didn't stop its fans turning out with their usual energy and noise.
The 17 points the USA scored against Argentina more than doubled its total at this year's World Cup.
Scotland continued its push for a spot in the World Cup quarterfinals with a bonus-point 61-0 win over Russia in Shizuoka.
It was Russia's fourth defeat from four games and it has now lost its four games in the competition with an aggregate score of 160-19.
Scotland's win sets up a titanic clash against hosts Japan Sunday, with Scotland needing another bonus-point win to qualify for the quarterfinals.
Two first-half tries from Adam Hastings handed Scotland an early lead and a George Horne hat-trick helped it extend its lead. Horne became the fifth player to score a hat-trick for Scotland at the Rugby World Cup.
Russia struggled with its set-pieces all afternoon, but Ryan Wilson (right) couldn't quite intercept this one as Russia's Andrey Ostrikov (left) catches the ball.
In a physical game in Oita, Wales booked its place in the quarterfinals of the Rugby World Cup with a 29-17 victory over Fiji.
Wales fell behind by 10 points early in the first half, but a hat-trick from Josh Adams helped it recover.
Three key Wales players -- Josh Adams, Dan Biggar and Jonathan Davies -- all went off injured during the game and are doubts for the rest of the World Cup.
Both sides had two players yellow carded in a frenetic game, as well as five disallowed tries between both teams.
Fiji winger Semi Radradra was given the man-of-the-match award for his strong performance. His quick feet, powerful running and slick offloads caused Welsh defenders problems throughout the game.
Canada's Jeff Hassler runs for the ball during the Pool B match against South Africa but his side were on the wrong end of a 66-7 drubbing.
Damian Willemse of South Africa scores his team's ninth try at the Kobe Misaki Stadium.
South Africa's Frans Malherbe also got on the score sheet.
Canada's Evan Olmstead (left) and South Africa's RG Snyman compete for the ball.
South Africa's Cobus Reinach runs clear of Canada's Jeff Hassler during the Pool B game at Kobe Misaki Stadium.
France's Alivereti Raka touches the ball down to score an early try against Tonga in his side's narrow 23-21 win in Pool C.
Tonga's Atieli Pakalani, left, is tackled by a French defender at the Kumamoto Stadium.
France's number 8 Gregory Alldritt, right, is tackled by Tonga's prop Ma'afu Fia.
Tonga's centre Mali Hingano (C) is held up by France's fly-half Romain Ntamack (L) and France's scrum-half Antoine Dupont (R).
France's Antoine Dupont runs at the Tongan defense during a hard-fought encounter.
Jordie Barrett of New Zealand dives to score his side's tenth try a 71-9 win for the All Blacks over Namibia in Pool B at the Tokyo Stadium.
Tjiuee Uanivi of Namibia and Shannon Frizell of New Zealand compete at a line out.
New Zealand's T J Perenara is about to score a try as he is tackled by Namibia's Helarius Kisting.
New Zealand's wing George Bridge is tackled by Namibia's wing Lesley Klim.
Japan's Kotaro Matsushima reacts after scoring his side's vital fourth bonus-point try in the 39-18 win over Samoa in Pool A.
Japan's number 8 Kazuki Himeno (R) is tackled by Samoa's prop Michael Alaalatoa (L) during a hard-fought encounter at the City of Toyota Stadium.
Samoa's wing Ed Fidow runs with the ball during the Pool A encounter.
Japan's wing Kenki Fukuoka charges clear to score the third try for the Brave Blossoms.
Adam Ashley-Cooper of Australia makes a break during his side's 45-10 win over Uruguay in Pool D at the Oita Stadium.
Australia's Tevita Kuridrani is tackled by Uruguay's Tomas Inciarte during the Rugby World Cup Pool D game at Oita Stadium.
Uruguay's scrum-half Santiago Arata passes the ball during the clash against the Wallabies.
Franco Lamanna of Uruguay wins a line out under challenge from Lukhan Salakaia-Loto of Australia.
England's Luke Cowan-Dickie scores his side's sixth and final try against the Argentina Pumas in a 39-10 win in Pool C.
Argentina's wing Santiago Carreras runs into England's scrum-half Ben Youngs at the Tokyo Stadium.
Jonny May of England takes on Emiliano Boffelli of Argentina. May scored the opening try for his side.
Jack Nowell of England scores his side's fifth try as 14-man Argentina wilted under pressure.
After defeat by New Zealand in its opening game at Japan 2019, South Africa couldn't afford to slip up against Italy. South Africa's flanker Pieter-Steph Du Toit tackles Italy's centre Luca Morisi.
South Africa ran out comfortable winners -- 49-3 -- at the game at the Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa in Shizuoka. Mbongeni Mbonambi dives across the line to score a try for South Africa.
South Africa's wing Cheslin Kolbe (L) runs to score a try during the Japan 2019 Rugby World Cup Pool B match between South Africa and Italy at the Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa in Shizuoka on October 4, 2019. (Photo by Anne-Christine POUJOULAT / AFP) (Photo by ANNE-CHRISTINE POUJOULAT/AFP via Getty Images)
Italy's hooker Luca Bigi is caught at the bottom of a ruck.
Willie Le Roux of South Africa is tackled by Sergio Parisse of Italy.
Tito Tebaldi of Italy kicks under pressure from Faf De Klerk of South Africa.
Jack Carty of Ireland tries to break clear as his side looks to bounce back against Russia in Kobe following a shock defeat by host Japan.
Ireland's centre Bundee Aki (right) felt the force of Russian opposite number Kirill Golosnitskiy during the Pool A match.
Rhys Ruddock of Ireland runs with the ball towards Igor Galinovskiy of Russia during the match in Kobe.
Ruddock scores Ireland's third try as the world's No.1 ranked team runs out the 35-0 winner to get back on track in the tournament.
Fiji took on Georgia looking for its first win in the tournament. Kini Murimurivalu (right) was in action taking on Georgia's Giorgi Kveseladze at Hanazono Rugby Stadium in Osaka.
Georgia's Soso Matiashvili is shackled during the game against Fiji.
Georgia centre Davit Kacharava can't get through, either.
Fiji's Leone Nakarawa is tackled by Merab Sharikadze of Georgia.
Semi Radradra scores his team's seventh try as Fiji triumphs 45-10 against Georgia.
Jordie Barrett shrugs off an attempted tackle from a despairing Canadian player during the All Blacks' 63-0 romp over the North American team.
While Canada never gave up hope, it failed to score a single point for the second time in a Rugby World Cup game (0-20 vs. South Africa in 1995)
New Zealand center Sonny Bill Williams (left) scored the All Blacks' third try of the evening and with the win, has won his last 16 Rugby World Cup games, equaling Kiwi hooker Keven Mealamu's all-time record of consecutive wins at the tournament.
While Canada struggled with their set pieces all evening, Tyler Ardron did win this lineout.
New Zealand scrum-half TJ Perenara's quick hands and activity around the scrum helped New Zealand score four tries in the first 10 minutes of the second half.
Ardie Savea made World Cup history when he came on for New Zealand. He became the first player in World Cup history to wear goggles during a game.
It wasn't pretty, but a misfiring France managed to record its second victory of the tournament with a 33-9 win over USA.
AJ MacGinty (middle) scored all nine points for the USA with his boot, going three for three with his penalties.
The USA's performance didn't prevent its fans from having a nice time, as they turned out in force in the Fukuoka Hakatanomori Stadium to support their country.
Although the USA got to within three points of France in the second-half, a late flurry of tries from Gael Fickou, Baptiste Serin (center) and Jefferson Poirot secured the bonus-point win for the French.
Nick Civetta of the United States stretches for the ball at a lineout with France's Paul Gabrillagues. The big second row has featured in both of the USA's defeats at the Rugby World Cup.
Scotland's Darcy Graham (centre) in action against Samoa as the Scots look to get their World Cup campaign back on track after a lackluster opening defeat by Ireland.
Scotland's cause is helped by a yellow card for Samoa's Ed Fidow, temporarily reducing the Pacific Islanders to 14 men. Fidow is later sent off for a second yellow card.
Sean Maitland fumbles the ball as Scotland chase a fourth try and a bonus point which could prove crucial at the business end of the pool stage.
Alapati Leiua of Samoa is tackled by Jamie Ritchie of Scotland in a bruising match in Kobe.
Scotland runs out the 34-0 winner against Samoa to revive its hope of qualifying for the knockout stage.
Wales' Gareth Davies (left) is congratulated by teammate Hadleigh Parkes after scoring his crucial interception try during a 29-25 win over Australia in the Rugby World Cup Pool D game at Tokyo Stadium.
Australian supporters react following the Rugby World Cup Pool D game defeat to Wales in Tokyo.
Wales' No. 8 Josh Navidi (left) is tackled by Australia's lock Izack Rodda during an epic encounter.
Wales star George North in action during the nerve-jangling match.
Adam Ashley-Cooper of Australia scores the first half try to drag his side back into contention against Wales after a slow start for the Wallabies.
Dane Haylett-Petty of Australia jumps for the ball under pressure from Liam Williams of Wales.
Tolu Latu of Australia is tackled by Josh Adams and Hadleigh Parkes of Wales.
George North of Wales and Kurtley Beale of Australia jump for the ball in the Tokyo Stadium.
Uruguay's Santiago Arata jumps to take a ball during the Rugby World Cup Pool D game at Kumagaya Rugby Stadium between Uruguay and Georgia.
Georgia's centre Giorgi Kveseladze (left) runs with the ball in his side's 33-7 win over Uruguay.
Soso Matiashvili of Georgia breaks through a tackle against Uruguay.
Japan's Kenki Fukuoka scores the crucial go-ahead try in his side's epic 19-12 victory over Ireland in the Rugby World Cup Pool A game in Shizuoka.
Irish fans react as they watch their side slide to a shock defeat to host Japan.
Ireland players Gary Ringrose (l) and Jack Carty (r) compete for a high ball during the Rugby World Cup 2019 Group A game between Japan and Ireland.
Yutaka Nagare of Japan is tackled by James Ryan of Ireland during the hard-fought encounter
Ireland's centre and first half try scorer Garry Ringrose is tackled by Japan's lock Luke Thompson as the action hots up in Shizuoka.
Argentina's fly-half Benjamin Urdapilleta looks on during his side's 28-12 win over Tonga at the Hanazono Rugby Stadium in Higashiosaka.
Argentina's Santiago Carreras and Tonga's Viliami Lolohea compete for the ball during the Rugby World Cup Pool C game.
Argentina's Pablo Matera runs with the ball during their game against Tonga.
Benjamin Urdapilleta of Argentina kicks the ball under pressure of Zane Kapeli of Tonga his side's bonus-point victory.
Max Katijenko of Namibia competes for a lineout with Franco Mostert of South Africa during the Rugby World Cup 2019 Group B game between South Africa and Namibia at City of Toyota Stadium.
Thomasau Forbes of Namibia looks on from the ground during his side's nine-try defeat to South Africa.
Makazole Mapimpi of South Africa evades a tackle from Chad Plato of Namibia to go on and score his team's seventh try.
South Africa's Elton Jantjies runs past Namibia's Eugene Jantjies during the one-sided match.
The USA were beaten 45-7 by England at the Rugby World Cup in its opening game at Japan 2019. Shaun Davies passes the ball during the Group C match at Kobe Misaki Stadium in Kobe.
England ran in seven tries, including two from Joe Cokanasiga.
Elliot Daly of England is tackled by Blaine Scully, who is captain of the USA team.
The USA did get points on the board with Bryce Campbell of USA going over to score late in the game.
Earlier on September 26, Italy beat Canada 48-7 at the Fukuoka Hakatanomori Stadium in Fukuoka.
Canada's wing Jeff Hassler (back) tackles Italy's full back Matteo Minozzi during Group B game.
Italy ran in seven tries during the game, though Canada spurned a number of try scoring opportunities.
Canada's fly-half Peter Nelson hands over the ball in a ruck.
Tommaso Benvenuti of Italy competes for the ball with Ben Lesage of Canada.
The 2019 Rugby World Cup delivered its first major shock as minnows Uruguay held on for a historic 30-27 victory over Fiji.
Fiji was expected to comfortably beat its South American opponents but Uruguay staged one the tournament's biggest upsets in World Cup history.
Uruguay's wing Nicolas Freitas is tackled by Fiji's scrum-half Nikola Matawalu during the Pool D match.
Mesulame Dolokoto grounds the ball to score his side's first try but Fiji made too many mistakes in the game.
Local children cheer with both Fiji and Uruguay flags at the Kamaishi Recovery Memorial Stadium, a venue built in memory of those lost in the 2011 tsunami.
The loss means Fiji might struggle to progress to the quarterfinals after also losing its opener against Australia.
Ed Fidow celebrates with his Samoan team mates after scoring his sides third try during its win over Russia.
School children attended the match at the Kumagaya Rugby Stadium.
The match was a feisty affair with Samoa fortunate not to have had two players sent off.
Dwayne Polataivao tackles Yury Kushnarev during the Pool A game between Russia and Samoa.
Wales was forced to work hard for its win against Georgia but produced a first half masterclass to clinch the win.
Georgia's wing Giorgi Kveseladze, right, tackles Wales' fly-half Dan Biggar during their Pool D match between at the City of Toyota Stadium on September 23.
Wales faced Georgia in its opening game of the 2019 Rugby World Cup.
Its passion sometimes proved too much and referee Luke Pearce showed Georgia's Jaba Bregvadze a yellow card for foul play.
Wales celebrate after scoring yet another try against its opposition which proved it was more than capable of competing on a physical level.
Ireland proved to be too strong for its opponents who failed to match the Irish intensity.
James Ryan of Ireland wins a line out during his side's 27-3 win over Scotland.
An Ireland supporter looks on prior to his side's opening game.
Italy cruised to a simple bonus-point victory over Namibia but only after a scare from the part-timers.
England's centre Manu Tuilagi celebrates with fly-half George Ford after scoring a try.
England's Anthony Watson juggles the ball.
New Zealand players perform the Haka prior to their Rugby World Cup 2019 Group B game against South Africa.
New Zealand's wing Sevu Reece catches the ball.
Peceli Yato of Fiji takes on Reece Hodge of Australia. At one point in the second half, Fiji led 21-12.
Christian Lealiifano of Australia holds on to the ball during the Rugby World Cup match between Australia and Fiji in Sapporo, Japan, on September 21.
Waisea Nayacalevu of Fiji, right, beats Christian Lealifano to the ball to score a second-half try. However, two tries from Australia hooker Tolu Latu in five minutes ensured the Wallabies avoided a huge upset.
Argentina's lock Guido Petti Pagadizabal (L) tackles France's scrumhalf Antoine Dupont. France survived a remarkable second-half comeback from Argentina to record a thrilling 23-21 win.
France's Virimi Vakatawa looks to pass the ball to a teammate. France led 20-3 at half-time.
Japan's Matsushima, left, celebrates with Yutaka Nagare, center, after scoring one of his three tries.
Russia's Andrei Ostrikov, left, competes for the ball with Japan's James Moore during their Rugby World Cup match in Tokyo, Japan, on Friday, September 20.
Russia scored first and led 7-0, before Japan gradually grew into the match. Kotaro Matsushima of Japan touches down for a try under pressure from Vasily Artemyev of Russia, but it is disallowed.
The match between Japan and Russia was preceded by the tournament's opening ceremony.
Evacuation advisories affect tens of millions
Evacuation advisories had been issued throughout much of the Tokyo region as the typhoon approached Japan's main Honshu island, affecting tens of millions of people. The Japanese capital was locked down on Saturday, with usually busy streets abandoned amid torrential rain.
There were widespread transport disruptions Saturday, with flights, bullet trains and other transport canceled across Honshu.
Empty shelves greet shoppers at a convenience store in the Shinagawa district of Tokyo on October 12, 2019, as the effects of Typhoon Hagibis begin to be felt in Japan's capital.
Tokyo's Haneda and Narita airports were back in operation midday Sunday, but many flights remained canceled. Flag carrier Japan Airlines said it had canceled 278 domestic flights -- affecting 48,340 people -- and 66 international flights, affecting 11,790. ANA canceled 297 domestic flights -- affecting 52,500 people -- and 84 international flights, affecting 13,300.
High-speed and regular trains headed south of Tokyo were largely back in service Sunday, with trains to the north due to resume service in the early evening.
However as many as 212,500 households in storm-affected areas remained without power on Sunday afternoon, power companies said.
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