Typhoon Shanshan makes landfall in Japan's Kagoshima

TOKYO:Powerful storm Shanshan has made its landfall in the southwestern Japanese prefecture of Kagoshima, the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) said on Thursday.

The 10th typhoon of the year, classified as "very strong" , is moving northward near Satsumasendai city at about 15 kilometers per hour.

By 8:00 a.m. local time, the cyclone had moved slightly north to 31.55 degrees north latitude and 130.05 degrees east longitude, maintaining its speed of 15 kilometers per hour.

The JMA continues to estimate the central pressure at 935 hPa, with wind speeds and affected areas remaining largely unchanged.

With record-breaking rainfall already affecting southern Kyushu, the JMA has issued special warnings for violent winds, high waves, and storm surges across Kagoshima prefecture.

Residents are urged to stay updated on the latest typhoon information and take all necessary precautions to ensure their safety.

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