Typhoon Nanmadol is expected to hit Kagoshima Prefecture as early as today.
About two million people in southwestern Japan plan to evacuate due to the powerful typhoon “Nanmadol”, which will cover the island of Kyushu on Sunday, September 18. This is reported by Kyodo News.
According to the forecasts of meteorologists, the typhoon will cover the southern part of the island of Kyushu. The territory of Kagoshima Prefecture may be most affected by the natural phenomenon. According to preliminary estimates, the wind speed will reach up to 198 kilometers per hour with maximum gusts of 270 kilometers per hour.
In connection with the approach of the typhoon, the Japan Meteorological Agency has published a special warning for Kagoshima Prefecture. Local media emphasize that such emergency warnings are issued only in the event of an extraordinary natural phenomenon that occurs once every few decades and threatens the lives of citizens.
Nanmadol is expected to could bring record rains to Kagoshima. Landslides and flooding are possible due to strong winds and high waves. In this regard, residents of 965 thousand households were ordered to evacuate through the coastal cities of Miyazaki, Kagoshima and Amakusa.
At least 335 Sunday flights have already been canceled in Japan due to the typhoon. , which were to depart or arrive at the country's airports.
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