At least three dead as Japan is lashed by Typhoon Shanshan
Almost two feet of rain fell on some parts of the country as the storm made landfall.
Almost two feet of rain fell on some parts of the country as the storm made landfall.
The typhoon will continue to bring strong winds, high waves and significant rainfall to most of the country, forecasters said.
Three other people have been injured.
Three other people have been injured.
Air and train services have been cancelled as the storm approaches.
Officials said it was the first time the Japanese Self Defence Force detected a Chinese military aircraft in its airspace.
Flights and trains in the Tokyo area were also cancelled as warnings were issued for strong winds and heavy rainfall from Typhoon Ampil.
Flights and trains in the Tokyo area were also cancelled as warnings were issued for strong winds and heavy rainfall from Typhoon Ampil.
The Japan Meteorological Agency issued the country’s first-ever ‘megaquake advisory’ on August 8, warning of a magnitude eight earthquake or higher.
The Japan Meteorological Agency issued the country’s first-ever ‘megaquake advisory’ on August 8, warning of a magnitude eight earthquake or higher.
The quake registered a magnitude of 7.1 and triggered a tsunami advisory that urged residents to stay away from the coastline.
The quake registered a magnitude of 7.1 and triggered a tsunami advisory.
Rev Ian Gilmour travelled more than 5,600 miles to the city of Hiroshima where his father David Gilmour was held in a camp for over three years.
Rev Ian Gilmour travelled more than 5,600 miles to the city of Hiroshima where his father David Gilmour was held in a camp for over three years.
Some reports said it was the worst single-day loss since Black Monday of 1987.