Typhoon Nanmadol weakens as it hits Japan, killing four, injuring hundreds

news agency BBC Typhoon Nanmadol has weakened to a cyclone on Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022, following moving ashore in Kyushu. in southern Japan on Sunday. and causing heavy rain untilfloodand landslides in many areas At least four people have been found dead and 114 others injured, 14 of them critically.

latest on tuesday More than 140,000 households remain without electricity as Nanmadol has weakened to a cyclone. After moving through most of Japan and now heading out to sea

Typhoon Nanmadol made landfall in Japan with wind speeds of up to 234 km/h, equivalent to a Category 4-5 hurricane, damaging many homes. traffic jam Many businesses were temporarily closed. According to NHK, a man died following his car was flooded. Another was buried in a landslide.

in Tokyo face heavy rain The Tozai subway line had to stop operating because of the flood. Hundreds of bullet trains, ferries and flights were also suspended. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida decided to postpone his visit to New York City. to monitor the windstorm situation

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