Typhoon Shanshan is expected to cross the Amami island area on Wednesday, packing gusts of up to 216kmh.
People have been advised to be on high alert about heavy rain-linked disasters such as landslides. TOKYO: A strong typhoon was headed for southern Japan on Monday , with forecasters warning of heavy rains, powerful winds and possible transport problems later this week.
An official from the Japan Meteorological Agency told a press conference that there could be"violent storms" and"high waves" from Tuesday until Friday. "It is necessary to be on high alert about heavy rain-linked disasters such as landslides, flooding of low-lying lands and river floods," he said. Japan Airlines said on Monday it would cancel 39 domestic flights scheduled for Tuesday, and 77 domestic and six international flights on Wednesday due to the forthcoming typhoon.disrupted hundreds of flights and trains this month, dumping heavy rain but causing only minor injuries and damage as it churned up the Pacific coast past the Tokyo region.
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