Preparing For The Storm

Typhoon Shanshan Makes Landfall in Southern Japan

Preparing for the Storm

* More than 1 million people in southern Japan have been urged to evacuate as Typhoon Shanshan made landfall early Thursday, bringing strong winds and high waves to the region.

* Hundreds of thousands of people are being advised to evacuate in parts of Japan, with some homes already experiencing power outages as the typhoon approaches.

* High waves are being observed along the shore as Typhoon Shanshan approaches southwestern Japan.

The Impact of the Typhoon

* Typhoon Shanshan is expected to bring torrential rain and strong winds to southwestern Japan.

* The typhoon is likely to cause flooding, landslides, and other infrastructure damage.

* Transportation services in the affected area have been disrupted, with flights and train services canceled or delayed.

* Businesses in the affected area have been closed, and residents are being advised to stay indoors.

Response to the Typhoon

* The Japanese government has deployed disaster response teams to the affected area.

* Local authorities are urging residents to evacuate to designated shelters and to take necessary precautions to stay safe.

* The Japan Meteorological Agency has issued a warning for heavy rain and strong winds, and is urging residents to stay informed about the latest weather conditions.

Previous Typhoons in Japan

* Typhoon Ampil neared eastern Japan with strong winds on Friday and dumped heavy rain on the region, causing flooding and landslides.

* Typhoon Ampil rapidly strengthened on Thursday as it moved north toward Japan, with the storm set to bring heavy rain and strong winds to the region.