Japan was hit by Typhoon Shanshan on Friday, bringing record rainfall that caused chaos in transportation and widespread landslide warnings. The typhoon, one of the strongest in decades, slowly moved through Japan but is forecasted to weaken by Monday. Despite weakening, gusts were still reaching up to 126 kilometers per hour on Friday.
Prior to making landfall on Kyushu, heavy rains triggered a landslide in Aichi Prefecture, resulting in the deaths of three family members. While four deaths have been confirmed by the government, one case is still under investigation for a possible connection to the typhoon. In total, eight people were seriously injured and 70 suffered minor injuries from broken glass and debris after the typhoon hit Kyushu with gusts reaching up to 252 km/h.
Unfortunately, two individuals are feared dead and two are still missing. The devastation caused by Typhoon Shanshan serves as a reminder of the destructive power of nature and the importance of being prepared for such disasters.