Authorities in Japan have issued an emergency warning as Typhoon Shanshan approaches the southwest of the country, prompting evacuations and disruptions to operations. The powerful typhoon is expected to hit the Kyushu and Honshu islands with extremely strong winds and high waves, posing a serious threat to residents and infrastructure.
The Japan Meteorological Agency has warned that Typhoon Shanshan will bring violent winds and heavy rainfall to the region, with gusts of up to 250km/h. Evacuation orders have been issued for over 800,000 residents in Kagoshima prefecture in Kyushu and other areas in central Honshu. Car manufacturer Toyota has also announced the suspension of operations at all 14 plants in Japan as a precautionary measure.
Airline companies have canceled hundreds of flights, affecting around 25,000 people, and train services have been disrupted. Supermarkets and stores in the affected regions have announced early closures, and postal and delivery services have been suspended. The government has urged residents to take precautionary measures and prepare for the impact of the typhoon.
Typhoon Shanshan is the latest in a series of severe weather events to hit Japan this month, with experts attributing the increased frequency and intensity of typhoons to climate change. Authorities are working to ensure the safety of residents and minimize the damage caused by the storm.
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