The storm weakened after making landfall as a typhoon, still posed the risk of landslides and floods as it moved at a crawling speed.
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Typhoon Shanshan Barrels Into Japan, Triggering Rare Warnings
The authorities said the storm could produce a large-scale disaster as it approached the mainland. Nearly 1 million people were told to evacuate, and Toyota closed all its factories on Wednesday afternoon.
Typhoon Shanshan Approaches Japan, Bringing Heavy Rain and Winds
Japan’s southern islands were forecast to receive the most rain. The powerful storm has forced flight cancellations and disrupted high-speed rail travel.
Typhoon Ampil Lashes Eastern Japan, Forcing Evacuations
The authorities have warned that the storm, which has already flooded some streets in the Tokyo area, could bring violent winds and cause landslides.
Typhoon Ampil Approaches Japan, Disrupting Flights and Trains
The powerful storm is expected to bring heavy rain, strong winds and the threat of floods and landslides to eastern Japan, including Tokyo, on Friday.
China Braces for Typhoon Gaemi After Devastation in Taiwan and the Philippines
The storm has already left a trail of destruction in Taiwan and the Philippines, where it killed at least 15 people.
Typhoon Gaemi Reaches China as Cargo Ship Sinks Off Taiwan
The storm, weaker but still dangerous, made landfall just before 8 p.m. local time. Six sailors were still missing after a cargo ship sank near Taiwan.
Typhoon Gaemi Approaches Taiwan
Typhoon Gaemi approached the island with Category 3 winds Wednesday night after killing at least six people in the region.
Typhoon Koinu: Taiwan Hit With Heavy Rain, Winds as Storm Intensifies
Koinu was producing winds equivalent to those of a Category 4 hurricane on Wednesday, a day before its expected landfall.
Typhoon Koinu: Taiwan Prepares for Rain and Wind Ahead of Landfall
Weather officials in Taiwan on Tuesday declared a land warning and a strong wind notice for multiple cities.