The Embassy of Ghana in Tokyo has issued a weather advisory urging Ghanaian nationals and other residents in Japan to remain vigilant as Typhoon No. 13 (Dolphin) approaches the Ogasawara Islands, about 1,000 kilometres south of central Tokyo.
In a statement dated August 3, 2026, the Embassy warned that the approaching typhoon is expected to generate high waves and urged the public to closely follow updates and safety instructions issued by the Japanese authorities.
Typhoon Dolphin is the 13th named tropical cyclone of the 2026 Northwest Pacific typhoon season. It developed over the western Pacific Ocean near the Marshall Islands in late July before rapidly strengthening into a powerful typhoon as it tracked northwest toward Japan.
Like hurricanes in the Atlantic Ocean and cyclones in the Indian Ocean, a typhoon is a mature tropical storm that forms over warm ocean waters. The only difference lies in where it develops. Storms of this intensity are called typhoons when they occur in the northwestern Pacific Ocean.
Even if the storm’s centre does not make landfall, it is capable of producing dangerous conditions, including powerful winds, high waves, torrential rainfall and rough seas that could disrupt ferry services, flights and other transportation.
The Embassy advised Ghanaians living in Japan to stay informed through official disaster and weather information channels and to monitor updates from the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) regarding the storm’s movement and potential impacts.
It also urged residents travelling to or from the Ogasawara Islands to check for the latest information on ferry services.
Airline passengers were advised to contact their respective carriers for possible flight disruptions.
