Typhoon Shanshan makes landfall in Japan, causing flooding, tornadoes and landslides

Tropical Storm Shanshan made landfall in Japan, causing flooding in Kanagawa prefecture and forcing several airplanes to abort landings at Fukuoka Airport due to strong winds. The storm brought torrential rain to large areas of Japan, resulting in at least four deaths and 99 injuries. The storm is expected to affect parts of Japan through Sunday and Monday, with at least six deaths believed to be related to the storm. Residents in the southwestern region of Kyushu were assessing the damage after a night of heavy rain.

Typhoon Shanshan has made landfall in southern Japan, prompting mass evacuations and causing widespread damage. The storm made landfall on the island of Kyushu at 8am, with the Japanese Meteorological Agency issuing a rare emergency warning due to its slow movement. The typhoon has caused at least 26 injuries, mostly due to strong winds smashing windows, with none life-threatening. Over 4 million people in southern Japan have been urged to evacuate, with 254,610 houses already without electricity. The storm has also caused a rare special typhoon warning to be issued for most parts of Kagoshima. The typhoon is expected to bring violent winds, high waves, and heavy rain to the region, with a storm surge warning also in effect.