A typhoon approaching Japan has impacted residents along the country's Pacific coast with heavy rainfall, prompting authorities to warn of landslides and flooding. Typhoon "Lan" is expected to hit the main island of Honshu early Tuesday, bringing up to 40 centimeters of rain in some areas within 24 hours until 6 AM Tuesday, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency.
Some towns are anticipated to experience winds reaching speeds of 162 kilometers per hour on Monday, increasing to 180 kilometers per hour by Tuesday when the typhoon reaches Honshu, as reported by the agency. The typhoon is expected to make landfall on the Kii Peninsula, located about 600 kilometers west of Tokyo, before heading towards Osaka, the most significant inland city in western Japan.
A municipality in Wakayama has begun urging the elderly to consider evacuating their homes and heading to public shelters. The typhoon has also led to the cancellation of scheduled public transport services on Tuesday during this traditional travel week. Millions of families traditionally return to their hometowns during this season, but some have chosen to cut their vacations short and return to the cities on Monday before the arrival of the typhoon.
Japan Airlines announced the cancellation of 19 flights scheduled for Monday and 240 flights planned for Tuesday. Its competitor, All Nippon Airways, has also announced plans to cancel flights. Additionally, several Shinkansen (bullet train) services are expected to be suspended on Tuesday, particularly in areas surrounding Osaka and Nagoya on Honshu Island.
