Japan Braced For What Officials Say Could Be One Of The Strongest Storms To Ever Hit The Region As Typhoon Shanshan Approaches

Typhoon Shanshan: Japan Braces for 'Historic' Typhoon

Japan braced for what officials say could be one of the strongest storms to ever hit the region as Typhoon Shanshan approaches

Typhoon Shanshan is churning toward southwestern Japan on Wednesday, bringing torrential rain and strong winds, forcing some flight cancellations and triggering landslides that killed three people.

Authorities have issued evacuation orders for more than 800,000 people as the typhoon is expected to make landfall later today.

The Regional Specialized Meteorological Center (RSMC) Tokyo - Typhoon Center, which provides information on tropical cyclones in the western North Pacific, said Typhoon Shanshan is expected to bring "violent winds" and "torrential rains."

The Japan Meteorological Agency has issued an emergency warning for the prefectures of Kagoshima, Miyazaki, and Okinawa, urging residents to take precautions against flooding and landslides.

Here are some key things to know about Typhoon Shanshan:

• Typhoon Shanshan is a Category 4 typhoon, with winds of up to 130 miles per hour.
• The typhoon is expected to make landfall in southwestern Japan later today.
• Authorities have issued evacuation orders for more than 800,000 people.
• The typhoon is expected to bring torrential rains and strong winds, which could cause flooding and landslides.
• Residents are urged to take precautions against the typhoon, such as staying indoors and securing loose objects.

For more information on Typhoon Shanshan, please visit the website of the Japan Meteorological Agency.