A powerful typhoon named Shanshan made landfall in southern Japan on Thursday, bringing with it torrential rain and strong winds that have already resulted in at least three deaths. The storm hit the island of Kyushu, where parts of Miyazaki prefecture experienced nearly 2 feet of rainfall within a 24-hour period, surpassing the average for the entire month of August. The Japan Meteorological Agency has issued warnings of potential flooding and landslides as rivers in the region are at risk of overflowing.
As the typhoon continues its path northward at a speed of 9 mph, it is expected to impact most of the country with strong winds, high waves, and heavy rainfall. The southern prefectures of Kyushu are particularly vulnerable to the storm's effects. In Miyazaki, more than a dozen people have been injured, with reports of individuals being thrown to the ground. Additionally, nearly a quarter million households in Kyushu are currently without power, mainly in Kagoshima prefecture.
