The powerful Typhoon Shanshan made landfall in southwestern Japan, causing severe damage with wind gusts reaching up to 216 km/h, injuring dozens and leaving 250,000 without power.
A Level 5 emergency warning was issued for Yufu city in Oita Prefecture after the Miyakawa River overflowed, indicating a severe life-threatening situation and prompting evacuation orders for millions.
Public broadcaster NHK reported injuries and power outages widespread; an 18-year-old local described concern about family affected by tornadoes and power cuts in Miyazaki, signaling the storm's destructive impact.
Authorities predict Typhoon Shanshan will continue to affect Japan's central and eastern regions, with alarming rainfall expected, reaching up to 60 cm in the next 24 hours.
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