Airlines and trains have been cancelled in Japan as one of the heaviest typhoons recorded to strike in decades drenches cities in its paths.
Typhoon Shanshan made landfall in southwest Japan on Thursday, resulting in at least six fatalities and over 100 injuries.
Shanshan has been downgraded to a tropical storm, although its winds of 90 km/h (56 mph) remain strong.
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With winds of up to 252 km/h on Thursday, the storm approached the southern island of Kyushu, prompting the issuance of the highest level-five order to millions of residents.
The typhoon continued to batter its way northeast even after weakening to a strong tropical storm after making landfall. In certain areas, up to 300 mm (12 in) of rain is predicted during the course of the next day.
Large-scale destruction, flooding, and landslides have been warned to the impacted areas’ residents.
Shanshan’s route has left a trail of devastation in its wake, with numerous buildings damaged by flying debris, trees uprooted, and cars overturned or submerged in floodwaters.
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Source BBC.
