Several injured as typhoon hits South Western Japan

A powerful typhoon made landfall on Kyushu, Japan’s southernmost major island, early Thursday morning, unleashing severe rain and intense winds across the region. Japanese television station NHK reported that the storm, known as Typhoon Shanshan—the tenth of the season—has already resulted in at least 54 injuries.

The National Weather Agency of Japan has issued widespread warnings as Typhoon Shanshan continues its northward trajectory. The storm has impacted around 250,000 households, leading to significant power outages. In Nagasaki, nearly 400,000 residents have been evacuated to safety.

The typhoon’s impact has been severe, causing interruptions to train services and leading to the cancellation of numerous flights. Reports indicate that car manufacturer Toyota has suspended operations at its 14 domestic plants until Friday due to the storm’s effects.

Typhoon Shanshan made landfall near Satsumasendai in Kagoshima Prefecture early Thursday, moving at a pace of 15 kilometers per hour. The storm has been reported to have wind speeds reaching up to 216 kilometers per hour. According to NHK, the typhoon is expected to traverse the entire Japanese archipelago over the coming days, continuing to affect regions throughout its path.