Weakening typhoon churns through Japan, leaving at least five dead

Typhoon Shanshan, which has weakened to a severe tropical storm, continued to dump heavy rain on Japan, where it has killed at least five people and injured dozens since making landfall on Thursday. One of the strongest typhoons to hit the country in decades, it also left hundreds of thousands of homes without power. Floods and landslides are now feared by the authorities.

Aug 30, 2024 - 18:00
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Weakening typhoon churns through Japan, leaving at least five dead
Typhoon Shanshan, which has weakened to a severe tropical storm, continued to dump heavy rain on Japan, where it has killed at least five people and injured dozens since making landfall on Thursday. One of the strongest typhoons to hit the country in decades, it also left hundreds of thousands of homes without power. Floods and landslides are now feared by the authorities.