{
  "id": 17698971,
  "title": "Typhoon No. 31 Moves Slowly West Near Ogasawara Islands",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/typhoon-no-31-moves-slowly-west-near-ogasawara-islands",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-01T23:14:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "News On Japan",
    "slug": "news-on-japan",
    "url": "https://newsonjapan.com/article/151214.php"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Typhoon No. 31, also known as In-fa, was slowly moving westward near the Ogasawara Islands at a speed of 15 kilometers per hour on November 2. The storm, which had weakened from very strong to strong intensity the previous day, was expected to maintain its current strength as it crossed the waters near the island chain over the following days. The Ogasawara Islands, situated about 1,000 kilometers south of central Tokyo, rely heavily on maritime transportation for essential supplies. Prolonged rough seas caused by the typhoon could disrupt shipping schedules and pose risks to vessels entering or leaving the islands. Authorities urged residents, fishermen, and visitors to prepare for possible maritime service interruptions by securing boats, checking emergency supplies, and ensuring adequate food stocks. The slow-moving typhoon posed a particular concern due to the prolonged exposure to large swells, which could create hazardous conditions even when the storm was some distance offshore.",
  "summary": "Typhoon No. 31, also known as In-fa, is currently moving slowly westward near the Ogasawara Islands at a speed of 15 kilometers per hour. The typhoon, which weakened slightly from very strong to strong intensity on November 1, is expected to maintain its current strength as it moves across waters near the Ogasawara Islands over the next several days. With its slow movement, dangerous sea conditions, including high waves, heavy rain, and potentially violent winds, could persist for an extended period, affecting maritime transportation, fishing operations, and coastal safety.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}