Typhoon Shanshan, one of the strongest storms to hit Japan, brought torrential downpours and widespread disruptions, causing factory closures, transportation shutdowns, and evacuations. The storm has claimed at least three lives and injured 78 people, while leaving thousands without power.
Typhoon Shanshan has brought torrential rain and strong winds to Japan, causing widespread disruptions and prompting warnings for flooding and landslides. The storm, which made landfall in Kyushu on Thursday, has led to travel disruptions, factory closures, and evacuations. Authorities have issued evacuation notices to over 4 million people, with the storm expected to continue moving towards central and eastern regions, including Tokyo, over the weekend.
A rare cyclonic storm is forming over the Arabian Sea, marking only the fourth such event in August since 1944. This cyclone, named ‘Asna’ by Pakistan, is expected to emerge over the Arabian Sea on August 30th and move towards the Oman coast. The storm will not impact the Indian coast directly.
Spain’s national weather agency, Aemet, has issued weather warnings for much of the country, including amber alerts for heavy rain, thunderstorms, and hail. The possibility of ‘mud rain’, a phenomenon where Saharan sand mixes with precipitation, could impact popular tourist destinations like Marbella and Malaga.
Typhoon Shanshan, also known as Typhoon No. 10, made landfall in Japan’s Kyushu on Thursday morning, causing widespread damage and injuries. The storm brought heavy rain, strong winds, and flooding, leading to power outages and evacuations. Authorities issued the highest level emergency warning in some areas due to flooding.
Typhoon Shanshan, one of the strongest storms in recent history, is heading towards Japan, posing a serious threat to the southwestern island of Kyushu. The Japan Meteorological Agency has issued urgent warnings and evacuation orders for nearly a million residents. The storm is expected to bring destructive winds, heavy rainfall, and the risk of severe flooding and landslides. Travel plans have been significantly disrupted, with numerous flight cancellations and delays at major airports. The government and local authorities are working diligently to ensure the safety of the population.
Torrential rains triggered a landslide in the southern Italian province of Caserta, leaving a woman and her son missing and feared dead. The landslide occurred near Naples, and emergency services are searching for the pair. Severe weather also affected other parts of Italy.
Typhoon Shanshan, a powerful storm equivalent to a Category 2 hurricane, is threatening Japan’s southern island of Kyushu with heavy rain and strong winds. The Japan Meteorological Agency has issued its highest emergency alert for Kagoshima prefecture, warning of potential flooding and disruptions to transportation and power. The storm has already caused widespread power outages and prompted major companies like Toyota to halt operations, while airlines and railways have canceled flights and adjusted services.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for Gujarat, Karnataka, and Andaman & Nicobar Islands due to heavy rainfall. A red alert is also in place for Saurashtra and Kutch regions of Gujarat, where heavy rains have caused flooding and disruption. Several other states are under a yellow alert. The IMD has predicted heavy rainfall in various regions across the country until the end of August.
Typhoon Shanshan, a “very severe” storm, is approaching Japan’s coast, causing widespread disruptions to travel and prompting authorities to issue severe weather warnings. The typhoon is expected to bring torrential rain, violent winds, and significant disruptions to both rail and air travel, impacting thousands of travelers and highlighting the vulnerability of Japan’s transportation infrastructure to extreme weather events.
