– Typhoon Shanshan hit Japan’s southern regions with torrential rain and gusts of up to 252 km/h
– At least three people were killed in a landslide and authorities issued evacuation warnings
– Several injuries were reported in Miyazaki, with power outages and damaged buildings
– Thousands of houses were without power in Kyushu
– The weather system was moving slowly towards Honshu and the cities of Osaka and Nagoya
– The Japan Meteorological Agency warned of a high risk of disaster due to heavy rain in western Japan
– Toyota, Nissan, and Honda suspended production at their factories and airlines canceled flights
– Typhoons intensifying more rapidly and lasting longer over land due to climate change according to a recent study.