Typhoon Shanshan made landfall on Thursday in the southwestern Japanese prefecture of Kagoshima, bringing heavy rain and strong winds that have resulted in three fatalities, over 80 injuries, and one person missing.
A landslide in Gamagori city of Aichi Prefecture, triggered by the typhoon's warm, moist air on Tuesday night, led to three deaths and two injuries, according to local media reports.
As of 5:50 p.m. local time Thursday, Typhoon Shanshan had injured 79 people in the prefectures of Miyazaki and Kagoshima, and one person in Mie Prefecture.
Tragically, a man in his 60s fell overboard while seeking refuge near Kagoshima and remains missing.
The typhoon, which weakened after making landfall around 8 a.m., has disrupted communication services and caused widespread power and water outages.
Transportation networks have been severely impacted, with the suspension of the Kyushu Shinkansen, parts of the Sanyo and Tokaido Shinkansen, and numerous flight cancellations.
Logistics and delivery services faced significant disruptions, with more than 50 supermarkets and over 900 convenience stores temporarily closed in Kagoshima and Miyazaki.
On Thursday, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida convened a cabinet meeting, urging citizens to remain vigilant against potential hazards such as heavy rainfall, landslides, and river flooding.
Typhoon Shanshan is expected to move slowly eastward starting Friday, potentially causing further disruptions. Authorities have advised the public to stay alert for severe weather conditions, including heavy rain.
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