Japan was hit by one of the strongest typhoons in decades, Typhoon Shanshan, causing widespread devastation in the southern regions. The typhoon, with gusts of up to 252 km/h, made landfall on Kyushu island but weakened slightly later. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued warnings of life-threatening flooding and landslides as heavy rain continued to pour down across western Japan.
Prior to the typhoon’s arrival, heavy rainfall had already caused casualties, with three members of a family killed in a landslide in Aichi prefecture. Authorities issued evacuation advisories to over five million residents, urging them to seek higher ground due to the risk of flooding.
The impact of Typhoon Shanshan was profound, with reports of missing individuals, injuries, power outages, and widespread damage to infrastructure. Students in the affected regions expressed their concerns and fears as they faced the aftermath of the storm.
The typhoon’s effects also disrupted major industries, with auto manufacturers like Toyota, Nissan, and Honda halting production at their factories. Air and rail travel were severely affected, with thousands of flights and train services cancelled, leaving tens of thousands of passengers stranded.