<p>A very strong tropical cyclone was advancing towards the Sakishima Islands of Japan’s Okinawa Prefecture on July 10 with wind gusts of up to 200 km/h, according to Japan’s Meteorological Agency.</p><p>An evacuation</a> recommendation was in place for the city of Miyakojima with thousands left without power</a>.</p><p>Elsewhere, Japan has suffered extensive</a> flooding in recent days, with at least 126 people dead and many still missing.</p><p>This footage shows power cables and trees blown about by forceful wind in residential area of Miyakojima city. Credit: @sayashi_rachel via Storyful</p><br />