Typhoon causes transport cancellations in Japan
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Typhoon causes transport cancellations in Japan

China Daily  

A passerby holding an umbrella walks in heavy rains caused by Typhoon Shanshan in Kagoshima, southwestern Japan August 29, 2024, in this photo taken by Kyodo. Kyodo/via REUTERS Typhoon Shanshan struck Japan’s southwestern main island of Kyushu on Thursday morning, bringing heavy rain and powerful winds, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. The agency issued a rare special typhoon warning for most parts of Kagoshima Prefecture, leading to widespread cancellations of trains and flights by public transport operators. As of 5 am Thursday, the typhoon was advancing northward at 15 kilometers per hour and was situated approximately 30 kilometers southwest of Satsumasendai, a city in Kagoshima Prefecture, with maximum winds reaching 252 kilometers per hour.

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Typhoon Shanshan Churns Over Japan, Dumping Heavy Rain
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Typhoon Shanshan Churns Over Japan, Dumping Heavy Rain

Live Mint  

Typhoon Shanshan weakened to a tropical storm after hitting Japan’s southwestern island of Kyushu, with the government continuing to warn that landslides could be triggered by heavy rain as the weather system beats its way slowly across the country in the coming days. Flooding rain will be the hallmark of Shanshan as it is forecast to slow down and possibly …

Typhoon Shanshan wreaks havoc across Japan despite weakening to tropical storm
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Typhoon Shanshan wreaks havoc across Japan despite weakening to tropical storm

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. On Saturday, Shanshan caused long extended periods of rainfall …

A deadly storm sweeps through Japan and heavy rainfall could last for days
3 months, 3 weeks ago

A deadly storm sweeps through Japan and heavy rainfall could last for days

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Tropical Storm Shanshan brought torrential rain Sunday to Japan ’s Shizuoka area southwest of Tokyo, as weather officials warned it would linger for several more days. Shanshan was traveling extremely slowly and barely moving Sunday evening, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. Shanshan initially crept across the southwestern islands of Kyushu and Shikoku, then reached the main island of …

Storm Shanshan slowly moves across Japan as officials warn of torrential rains in major cities
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Storm Shanshan slowly moves across Japan as officials warn of torrential rains in major cities

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Tropical Storm Shanshan slowly made its way into central Japan Saturday, halting trains and leaving underground passages brimming with water as officials warned of torrential rains in major cities, including Osaka and Tokyo. It has caused at least six storm-related deaths and dozens of injuries since it began dumping rain on Japan Wednesday, according to public broadcaster NHK …

Watch as Typhoon Shanshan makes landfall in southwestern Japan with 123mph winds
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Watch as Typhoon Shanshan makes landfall in southwestern Japan with 123mph winds

The Independent  

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Storm Shanshan brings heavy rain to Tokyo after widespread flooding and travel chaos across southern Japan
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Storm Shanshan brings heavy rain to Tokyo after widespread flooding and travel chaos across southern Japan

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A slow-moving tropical storm had …

Slow tropical storm dumps heavy rain around Tokyo after causing floods in southern Japan
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Slow tropical storm dumps heavy rain around Tokyo after causing floods in southern Japan

Associated Press  

TOKYO — A slow-moving tropical storm had a far-reaching impact in much of Japan on Friday, dumping heavy rain around Tokyo and flooding roads and riverside areas in the south. Muddy water flowed down the Meguro River in one of Tokyo’s popular cherry blossom viewing spots, the water significantly swollen from its usual levels, NHK television footage showed. Tropical Storm …

Millions told to evacuate as Typhoon Shanshan tears through southwestern Japan with 200kmph winds
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Millions told to evacuate as Typhoon Shanshan tears through southwestern Japan with 200kmph winds

The Independent  

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Tropical storm Shanshan lashes Japan with torrential rains and strong winds on its crawl northeast
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Tropical storm Shanshan lashes Japan with torrential rains and strong winds on its crawl northeast

Associated Press  

TOKYO — A strong storm lashed southern Japan with torrential rain and strong winds Thursday, causing at least three deaths as it started a crawl up the length of the archipelago and raised concerns of flooding, landslides and extensive damage. Tropical storm Shanshan made landfall Thursday morning as a powerful typhoon on the southern island of Kyushu and then gradually …

Typhoon lashes Japan with torrential rain and strong winds on a slow crawl north
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Typhoon lashes Japan with torrential rain and strong winds on a slow crawl north

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A typhoon lashed southern Japan …

Typhoon causes transport cancellations in Japan
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Typhoon causes transport cancellations in Japan

China Daily  

A passerby holding an umbrella walks in heavy rains caused by Typhoon Shanshan in Kagoshima, southwestern Japan August 29, 2024, in this photo taken by Kyodo. Kyodo/via REUTERS Typhoon Shanshan struck Japan’s southwestern main island of Kyushu on Thursday morning, bringing heavy rain and powerful winds, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. The agency issued a rare special typhoon warning …

Flights cancelled and factories closed as Typhoon Shanshan approaches Japan
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Flights cancelled and factories closed as Typhoon Shanshan approaches Japan

The Independent  

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Typhoon Shanshan begins dumping rain on parts of Japan, leaving 1 dead and several injured
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Typhoon Shanshan begins dumping rain on parts of Japan, leaving 1 dead and several injured

Associated Press  

TOKYO — A typhoon moving at a bicycle speed began dumping rain on parts of Japan Wednesday, leaving one person dead and several injured as weather officials issued the highest-level warnings in the country’s south, expected to be the most hard-hit. The Japan Meteorological Agency says Typhoon Shanshan is set to reach southern Kyushu and possibly make landfall Thursday where …

Typhoon Shanshan threatens heavy rain and traffic disruption in southwestern Japan
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Typhoon Shanshan threatens heavy rain and traffic disruption in southwestern Japan

Associated Press  

TOKYO — A powerful typhoon was approaching Japan’s southwestern islands Tuesday, with weather officials cautioning residents about heavy rain and violent winds expected in the region over the coming days. The Japan Meteorological Agency said Typhoon Shanshan was about 130 kilometers east of the southern island of Amami on Tuesday morning as it slowly headed north toward Kyushu while packing …

Japan travel update: Bullet trains and flights resume service after Typhoon Ampil passes, Tokyo beaches remain closed
4 months, 1 week ago

Japan travel update: Bullet trains and flights resume service after Typhoon Ampil passes, Tokyo beaches remain closed

Hindustan Times  

A powerful typhoon that slammed the Tokyo area with heavy rains and brought mudslide warnings in northern Japan headed eastward out into the Pacific Ocean away from the coast Saturday. Japan travel update: Bullet trains and flights resume service after Typhoon Ampil passes, Tokyo beaches remain closed There were no reports of major damage. Typhoon Ampil was moving away from …

Evacuation ordered, power out, flights and trains canceled as typhoon approaches Japan
4 months, 1 week ago

Evacuation ordered, power out, flights and trains canceled as typhoon approaches Japan

LA Times  

A man in Tokyo struggles with his umbrella as wind begins from Typhoon Ampil on Friday. Flights and train travel in the Tokyo area were canceled as warnings were issued for strong winds and heavy rainfall from Typhoon Ampil, expected to reach waters near Tokyo in the evening and then continue north, bringing stormy conditions to the northern Kanto and …

Severe Typhoon Approaching Japan Disrupts Flights, Trains
4 months, 1 week ago

Severe Typhoon Approaching Japan Disrupts Flights, Trains

Live Mint  

Typhoon Ampil edged closer to Japan’s main island of Honshu on Friday, forcing major Japanese airlines to cancel flights and the government to issue warning against possible landslides and flooding. Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd. said that its Japan flights are currently operating normally, adding that it is “closely monitoring the potential impact of severe tropical storm Ampil.” “Customers are strongly …

A strong tropical storm lashes parts of Japan and disrupts holiday travel
1 year, 4 months ago

A strong tropical storm lashes parts of Japan and disrupts holiday travel

Associated Press  

TOKYO — A strong tropical storm lashed central and western Japan with heavy rain and high winds Tuesday, causing flooding and power blackouts and paralyzing air and ground transportation while many people were traveling for a Buddhist holiday week. The storm weakened from Typhoon Lan early in the morning and made landfall near Cape Shionomisaki in the central prefecture of …

Typhoon Nanmadol lashes Japan with extreme rainfall and high winds
2 years, 3 months ago

Typhoon Nanmadol lashes Japan with extreme rainfall and high winds

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Millions were forced to take refuge as Typhoon Nanmadol made landfall in Japan bringing high …

Typhoon floods parts of Japan, wipes out power, some 60 hurt
2 years, 3 months ago

Typhoon floods parts of Japan, wipes out power, some 60 hurt

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A powerful typhoon slammed southwestern …

Typhoon Nanmadol disrupts transportation across Japan, millions told to evacuate
2 years, 3 months ago

Typhoon Nanmadol disrupts transportation across Japan, millions told to evacuate

Firstpost  

About two million people in southwestern Japan have been ordered to evacuate ahead of a powerful typhoon forecast to hit the region on Sunday Taiwan: Powerful typhoon Nanmadol approaching southwestern Japan is disrupting transportation services across wide areas of the country. Weather officials have issued an emergency warning for violent winds, high waves and storm surges for Kagoshima Prefecture in …

Typhoon Haishen hammers southern Japan with high winds and power outages
4 years, 3 months ago

Typhoon Haishen hammers southern Japan with high winds and power outages

Live Mint  

Typhoon Haishen battered Japan's southern mainland with powerful winds and drenching rain, cutting power to tens of thousands of homes and prompting authorities to call for some 1.8 million people to evacuate. "This typhoon is headed toward and may potentially make landfall in Kyushu, bringing record rains, winds, waves and high tides," Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said at a meeting …

Violent typhoon Haishen barrels towards Japan; officials issue evacuation advisories, shut transport
4 years, 3 months ago

Violent typhoon Haishen barrels towards Japan; officials issue evacuation advisories, shut transport

Firstpost  

The storm, with winds of up to 290 kilometres per hour, is expected to reach Kyushu late Sunday or early Monday An extremely powerful typhoon was barrelling towards southwestern Japan on Saturday as authorities issued evacuation advisories to thousands of residents, warning of unprecedented violent winds, heavy rain and high waves. Haishen churned near Okinawa in southern Japan on Saturday …

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