Heavy rain fell over a wide range of areas in western Japan on June 26 as two typhoons are approaching the archipelago.

Officials said downpours in Kyoto, Osaka and Hyogo prefectures passed their peak, but officials say they expect further downpours, especially in the southern part of the region, through June 27.

The precipitation from the early hours to the morning of June 26 was brought on as moist air from the typhoons flowed into a stationary seasonal rain front.

The maximum hourly rainfall reached 47 millimeters in Osaka, the heaviest in the area since 2021, and 34 millimeters in Kyoto, its severest so far this year.

Mount Ikoma, straddling Osaka and Nara prefectures, recorded 76.5 millimeters of rain and Kawachinagano in Osaka Prefecture got 69.5 millimeters, both setting all-time records in the respective area in terms of hourly rainfall.

Nara got 52 millimeters and Sakai in Osaka Prefecture had 53.5 millimeters, both the highest recorded in June.

On June 27, two typhoons are expected to approach the region in succession, one before dawn and one around midday, bringing torrential rain.

Officials said parts of the region may also experience thunderstorms and sudden gusts of wind, including possible tornadoes.

Due to the combined effects of the rain front and the typhoons, the rain could persist for an extended period.

Officials are urging people in affected areas to monitor the latest weather information and remain alert for rain-related disasters such as flooding, overflowing rivers and landslides.