Typhoon Shanshan Hits Kyushu, Japan’s Strongest Storm of the Year
Typhoon Shanshan, Japan's strongest storm this year, hit Kyushu with winds up to two hundred fifty-two kilometers per hour, causing power outages and leading to the evacuation of thousands. The storm has already resulted in three fatalities from a landslide in central Japan. Heavy rain and severe weather warnings remain in effect, with significant travel disruptions and factory closures across the region.
Typhoon Shanshan, Japan's most powerful typhoon of the year, made landfall on the southern island of Kyushu early Thursday morning, bringing gusts of up to 252 kilometers per hour.
Authorities issued the highest warning levels for wind and storm surges, advising thousands to evacuate.
Over 254,000 homes are without power in Kyushu, and the Japan Meteorological Office has warned of potential landslides, flooding, and overflowing rivers, particularly in the Kagoshima region.
The typhoon has already caused three fatalities due to a landslide in Gamagori, central Japan.
Heavy rainfall is expected to continue, with up to 1,100 millimeters predicted for southern Kyushu by Friday.
The storm has led to widespread travel disruptions, including the suspension of train services and the cancellation of hundreds of flights.
Toyota has also halted production at all 14 of its factories in Japan as a precaution.
Authorities issued the highest warning levels for wind and storm surges, advising thousands to evacuate.
Over 254,000 homes are without power in Kyushu, and the Japan Meteorological Office has warned of potential landslides, flooding, and overflowing rivers, particularly in the Kagoshima region.
The typhoon has already caused three fatalities due to a landslide in Gamagori, central Japan.
Heavy rainfall is expected to continue, with up to 1,100 millimeters predicted for southern Kyushu by Friday.
The storm has led to widespread travel disruptions, including the suspension of train services and the cancellation of hundreds of flights.
Toyota has also halted production at all 14 of its factories in Japan as a precaution.