Typhoon Mitag downgraded to extratropical cyclone

Typhoon Mitag, which is traveling across the Sea of Japan and has brought torrential rain to the western region, was downgraded Thursday to an extratropical cyclone, but powerful winds were still expected in areas facing the sea, the weather agency said.The Japan Meteorological Agency confirmed the downgrading as of 3 p.m. The cyclone will approach the Hokuriku and Tohoku regions in central and northern Japan on Friday and downpours may lash the areas, it said. The agency also warned of flooding and mudslides.Winds of up to 126 kilometers per hour are expected in the Hokuriku and Tohoku reg…READ FULL ARTICLE