Typhoon Shanshan News

Climate Change Intensified Typhoon Shanshan, Study Says

Typhoon Shanshan, which struck southern Japan this week with heavy rain and strong winds, was likely intensified by climate change, according to a study from Imperial College London. Researchers with the university teased out the contribution of global warming to …

Millions Evacuated as Typhoon Slams Southwest Japan, Halting Flights and Factories

Millions of people were told to evacuate from their homes as Typhoon Shanshan lashed southwest Japan with strong winds and heavy rain on Thursday, knocking out power, snarling air traffic and forcing major factories to close. At least three people …

Update: Japan Issues Emergency Warning as Powerful Typhoon Shanshan Approaches

Southwestern Japan braced on Wednesday for what officials say could be one of the strongest storms to ever hit the region, as some residents in the path of Typhoon Shanshan were ordered to evacuate and major firms like Toyota closed …

Typhoon Shanshan Headed for Japan Threatens Transport Links

Typhoon Shanshan is expected to approach Japan’s southern island of Kyushu on Tuesday or Wednesday, with railway operators warning of service disruptions and an airline canceling flights. The storm is packing maximum sustained winds near its center of 65 knots …