Typhoon Shanshan Strikes Japan, Leaving 3 Dead
Typhoon Shanshan has struck Japan, resulting in the deaths of three individuals. The storm has caused significant disruptions and damage across affected areas. Local authorities are responding to the aftermath and providing assistance to those impacted.
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Typhoon Shanshan, which struck the southwestern prefecture of Kagoshima on Thursday, caused significant destruction including three deaths, over 80 injuries, and one person missing due to its severe winds and heavy rainfall.
In the central prefecture of Aichi, a landslide in Gamagori city provoked by the typhoon's humid, warm air on Tuesday night resulted in three fatalities and two injuries, as per reports from local media.
By 5:50 p.m. local time on Thursday, Shanshan had injured 79 individuals in Miyazaki and Kagoshima prefectures, and one in Mie prefecture.
Additionally, a man in his 60s was reported missing after falling overboard near Kagoshima while attempting to find safety.
Following its landfall at approximately 8 a.m. local time, Shanshan weakened but continued to disrupt utilities, leaving many without power and water. The storm also led to the halt of train services including the Kyushu Shinkansen, along with segments of the Sanyo and Tokaido Shinkansen, and it prompted numerous flight cancellations.
The typhoon had a notable effect on retail and logistics, forcing over 50 supermarkets and more than 900 convenience stores to shut temporarily in both Kagoshima and Miyazaki.
On the same day, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida held a cabinet meeting and encouraged citizens "to remain vigilant against potential hazards like heavy rainfall, landslides and river flooding."
Forecasted to drift slowly eastward starting Friday, Typhoon Shanshan could lead to additional disturbances. Authorities continue to urge the public to be prepared for extreme weather conditions, including heavy rain.
Camille Lefevre for TROIB News
In the central prefecture of Aichi, a landslide in Gamagori city provoked by the typhoon's humid, warm air on Tuesday night resulted in three fatalities and two injuries, as per reports from local media.
By 5:50 p.m. local time on Thursday, Shanshan had injured 79 individuals in Miyazaki and Kagoshima prefectures, and one in Mie prefecture.
Additionally, a man in his 60s was reported missing after falling overboard near Kagoshima while attempting to find safety.
Following its landfall at approximately 8 a.m. local time, Shanshan weakened but continued to disrupt utilities, leaving many without power and water. The storm also led to the halt of train services including the Kyushu Shinkansen, along with segments of the Sanyo and Tokaido Shinkansen, and it prompted numerous flight cancellations.
The typhoon had a notable effect on retail and logistics, forcing over 50 supermarkets and more than 900 convenience stores to shut temporarily in both Kagoshima and Miyazaki.
On the same day, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida held a cabinet meeting and encouraged citizens "to remain vigilant against potential hazards like heavy rainfall, landslides and river flooding."
Forecasted to drift slowly eastward starting Friday, Typhoon Shanshan could lead to additional disturbances. Authorities continue to urge the public to be prepared for extreme weather conditions, including heavy rain.
Camille Lefevre for TROIB News
