At Least Four Dead Over 80 Injured As Typhoon Brings Heavy Rains And Flooding

Typhoon Nanmadol Slams Southern Japan, Causing Widespread Damage

At Least Four Dead, Over 80 Injured as Typhoon Brings Heavy Rains and Flooding

Typhoon Nanmadol made landfall on Japan's southern island of Kyushu on Sunday, bringing torrential rains and strong winds that left at least four people dead and over 80 injured.

The typhoon, which is classified as a Category 4 storm, caused widespread flooding and landslides, damaging homes and businesses across the region.

According to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), Nanmadol brought record-breaking rainfall to some areas, with over 1,000 millimeters (40 inches) of rain falling in 24 hours.

Kagoshima Prefecture Hit Hard

Kagoshima Prefecture, located at the southern tip of Kyushu, was particularly hard hit by the typhoon. The prefectural government reported at least two deaths and dozens of injuries, with many people being rescued from flooded homes.

In Kagoshima City, the capital of the prefecture, over 500,000 homes were without power as of Monday morning, and many roads were closed due to flooding and landslides.

Other Affected Areas

Other areas of Kyushu also experienced significant damage from Typhoon Nanmadol, including Miyazaki Prefecture and Kumamoto Prefecture.

In Miyazaki Prefecture, one person was killed and several others injured when their car was swept away by a swollen river.

In Kumamoto Prefecture, a landslide destroyed several homes, but there were no reports of any injuries or fatalities.

Response and Recovery Efforts

The Japanese government has deployed thousands of troops and emergency responders to the affected areas to assist with rescue and recovery efforts.

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has instructed the government to prioritize the safety of residents and to provide all necessary support to the affected communities.

The JMA has lifted the typhoon warning for Kyushu, but heavy rain is still expected in some areas as the storm moves eastward.