Jul 28 (NHK) - Japanese weather officials say Tropical Storm Nari has been downgraded to a tropical depression. But they say localized downpours could still hit the Kinki, Tokai and Kanto-Koshin regions, and are warning of possible landslides.
The Meteorological Agency says Nari changed to a tropical depression over Gifu Prefecture, central Japan, at around 3 p.m. on Saturday.
It is expected to head east toward the Kanto-Koshin region.
Rain clouds in the Kinki and Tokai regions are bringing heavy rain.
The officials are calling on people to be on alert for floods, swollen rivers, strong winds, high waves and lightning.
