Typhoon Shanshan slammed into Japan’s southwestern Kagoshima prefecture Thursday, unleashing torrential rains and 100+ kph winds that left at least three dead, 80+ injured, and one missing. The storm triggered landslides in Aichi prefecture, where three lives were lost Tuesday night.
Infrastructure Collapse
Shanshan crippled transport networks, halting bullet trains like the Kyushu Shinkansen and grounding flights. Over 50 supermarkets and 900+ convenience stores shut down in Kagoshima and Miyazaki, disrupting essentials. A man in his 60s near Kagoshima remains missing after being swept into rough seas.
Government on High Alert
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida urged citizens to brace for more risks, including landslides and floods. Though weakening, the typhoon is forecast to crawl eastward Friday, threatening ‘unprecedented rainfall’ in some areas. Authorities advise avoiding non-essential travel.
Power outages and water shortages continue, with recovery efforts slowed by blocked roads. Stay tuned for updates as Japan battles Shanshan’s aftermath.
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