A powerful typhoon, named Shanshan, is currently moving at a slow pace towards southern Japan, causing significant disruptions and prompting weather officials to issue the highest-level warnings across the country. The Japan Meteorological Agency has forecasted violent winds, high waves, and heavy rainfall for most regions, with southern Kyushu expected to bear the brunt of the storm.
As of Wednesday morning, Typhoon Shanshan was located about 120 kilometers south of Yakushima, with wind speeds reaching up to 180 kilometers per hour. The warm, humid air surrounding the typhoon has already led to heavy rainfall in various areas, triggering a landslide in Gamagori that buried a house with five occupants. While two individuals were rescued, three remain missing as rescue efforts continue.
