Editorial

15:00 JST, September 3, 2024

Typhoon Shanshan, which hit the Japanese archipelago, followed an unpredictable path at a slow speed, causing damage over a wide range of areas. This was a rare phenomenon that differed from previous typhoons. Similar storms are expected to occur more frequently in the future due to drastic climate change, and vigilance is essential.

The 10th typhoon of the year landed in Kagoshima Prefecture on Thursday, passed through Kyushu and Shikoku and turned into a tropical cyclone off the Pacific Ocean on Sunday. During this period, it moved about as fast as a bicycle and stayed in the same areas, causing storms for an extended period of time.

The areas the typhoon passed through suffered such damage as flooded houses and collapsed bridges. Miyazaki Prefecture saw gusts of wind that were believed to be a tornado. The........

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