Japan is reeling after Typhoon Shanshan made landfall on Thursday in Kagoshima Prefecture, unleashing heavy rain and fierce winds. The storm left three people dead, over 80 injured, and one missing.
In Gamagori city, Aichi Prefecture, a tragic landslide caused by the typhoon's warm, moist air claimed three lives and injured two others. 💔
As of 5:50 p.m. local time on Thursday, the powerful storm had injured 79 people in Miyazaki and Kagoshima Prefectures, and one person in Mie Prefecture. Meanwhile, a man in his 60s went missing after falling overboard while seeking refuge near Kagoshima.
Typhoon Shanshan also wreaked havoc on infrastructure, disrupting communication services and causing widespread power and water outages. 🚫💡💧
Transportation was heavily affected, with the suspension of train services on the Kyushu Shinkansen, parts of the Sanyo and Tokaido Shinkansen, and numerous flight cancellations. ✈️🚫
Over 50 supermarkets and more than 900 convenience stores temporarily closed in Kagoshima and Miyazaki, impacting daily life and logistics.
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida convened a cabinet meeting on Thursday, urging citizens to remain vigilant against potential hazards like heavy rainfall, landslides, and river flooding. ⛑️
As Typhoon Shanshan is expected to move slowly eastward starting Friday, authorities are advising the public to stay alert for further severe weather conditions, including heavy rain. 🌧️
Stay safe out there, amigos! 💪 Let's keep Japan in our thoughts as they weather this storm.
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
