Brace yourselves! 🌪️ Typhoon Shanshan is making its move toward Japan, leaving a trail of chaos in its wake. So far, nine people have been injured in Miyazaki and Kagoshima prefectures as Shanshan approaches the coastline.
As of Wednesday noon, this year’s 10th typhoon was spotted 90 kilometers south-southwest of Yakushima Island in Kagoshima prefecture, slowly creeping northward.
Japan's Meteorological Agency (JMA) isn't taking any chances—they’ve issued emergency warnings for storms and high waves in Kagoshima prefecture. Residents are on high alert! 🚨
Over 800,000 people received evacuation orders across Kagoshima, Kyushu, and the central Aichi and Shizuoka prefectures. That’s like evacuating the entire population of a small country!
The typhoon's got everyone adjusting their plans. Even Toyota, the auto giant, announced it's hitting the brakes on operations at all 14 of its plants from Wednesday evening through Thursday morning.
Travel plans? Not so fast! ✈️🚄 Airlines and rail operators have canceled services over the coming days. Typhoon Shanshan, categorized as \"very strong,\" packs winds of 50 meters per second with gusts up to 70 meters per second—that's a whopping 252 km/h or 157 mph! 💨
Stay safe out there, Japan! We're keeping an eye on Shanshan as it makes its way toward land. 🙏
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
