Typhoon Japan

Typhoon Shanshan Threatens Japan

Typhoon Shanshan: Fast Facts

Timeline:

* 8:00 AM (local time, Thursday, August 28, 2024) - Typhoon Shanshan makes landfall. * 5:47 PM PDT - Update on the storm. * Ongoing - Typhoon continues northward.

Affected Area:

* Kyushu (Japan's southernmost island). * Hundreds of thousands more residents could be affected as the storm moves northward.

Damage:

* The typhoon brought torrential rain and strong winds. * At least three deaths have been reported. * Power outages are affecting thousands of residents.

Current Status

Typhoon Shanshan is now moving northward along the length of Japan. Over 800,000 people have been evacuated. Hundreds of flights have been cancelled and factories have been closed. The storm is expected to continue to bring heavy rain and strong winds to the region. Residents are advised to stay indoors and take precautions.

Stay Updated

For the latest updates on Typhoon Shanshan, please visit the Japan Meteorological Agency website.

Sources

* [Japan Meteorological Agency](https://www.jma.go.jp/en/typhoon/) * [The Japan Times](https://www.japantimes.co.jp/) * [CNN](https://edition.cnn.com/)