Tropical storm “Shanshan” caused severe flooding in Japan with heavy rain. Dozens of travelers were stranded at Tokyo train station as train services between the capital and Osaka were suspended. Another 30 centimeters of rain is expected on Saturday.
“Shansan” hit the main island of Kyushu like a strong typhoon on Thursday. Rain flooded streets and riverbanks. According to TV channel NHK, four people were killed and at least 96 others were injured.
Damage and traffic disruption
Although the cyclone weakened as it moved northeast, it continued to blanket large parts of the country with heavy rain. Flooding, damage and traffic disruptions were reported. Traffic came to a standstill in several areas west of Tokyo.
Increased risk of landslides
The Meteorological Agency continued to urge the island kingdom’s population to be extremely vigilant due to the increased risk of landslides and flooding. Three people were killed in a landslide in central Aichi Prefecture.
In Tokushima Prefecture on Shikoku, the smallest of Japan’s four main islands, an 80-year-old man also died when the roof of his house collapsed, according to NHK. “Shanshan,” the 10th typhoon of this year’s hurricane season.
Source: Krone
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