Tokyo braces for worst typhoon in 60 years

TOKYO - A typhoon was forecast to bring at least 60 centimeters of rainfall and damaging winds to the Tokyo area this weekend, with an even greater deluge in store for central Japan's Pacific coast.

The storm could be the strongest to hit Tokyo since 1958 and people should also prepare for high waves and storm surges, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.

The government warned people on Friday to stockpile and leave high-risk places before it becomes too dangerous.