Typhoon Brings Flood Threats and Destructive Winds to Japan on Slow Northern Path
New Delhi: Typhoon Shanshan struck southern Japan with torrential rain and strong winds on Thursday, leaving at least three people dead as it slowly moved northward along the archipelago. The typhoon, which made landfall in the morning on the southern island of Kyushu, unleashed severe weather conditions that have raised concerns over potential flooding, landslides, and extensive damage across the region.
The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) reported that parts of Miyazaki prefecture had already received about 60 centimeters of rainfall within 24 hours—a total surpassing the average rainfall for the entire month of August. This deluge has caused rivers in the area to swell, heightening the risk of floods and landslides.
Shanshan’s impact is expected to be felt across much of Japan, with the JMA forecasting strong winds, high waves, and significant rainfall, particularly in the southern prefectures of Kyushu. Around midday, the typhoon was tracking northward at a slow pace of 15 kilometers per hour, with its winds having weakened to 126 kilometers per hour. Despite this reduction in wind speed, the storm’s slow movement and the heavy rainfall it continues to bring pose significant dangers to affected regions.
Authorities have issued warnings to residents in vulnerable areas, urging them to take precautions against the storm’s potentially devastating effects. As Shanshan continues its crawl up the length of Japan, concerns grow over the extent of the damage it may cause, particularly in terms of flooding and landslides, as the storm’s path covers much of the country.
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