Tropical storm "Shanshan" today brought torrential rains to Japan in the area of the city of Shizuoka, southwest of Tokyo, and meteorological authorities warned that it would last for several days, the Associated Press reported, as quoted by BTA.
The speed of the winds accompanying the storm reached 65 km/h. On its way "Shanshan" caused six deaths, landslides, overflowing rivers, broken branches and scattered debris. In southwestern Japan, people were busy cleaning mud-covered homes and disposing of broken appliances.
One person is missing and 127 people are injured, according to Japanese public broadcaster NHK, which summarizes information received by local authorities.
"Shanshan" is moving extremely slowly and has barely moved this evening, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.
According to the agency, the storm caused rainfall over a wide area, even in places not in its path, such as the northernmost island of Hokkaido. Some homes have tilted, and there are collapsed roofs.
Originally "Shanshan" passed through the southwestern islands of Kyushu and Shikoku, then reached the main island of Honshu.
People living in landslide-risk areas were ordered to evacuate to local stadiums and community centers. The "Shanshan" to gradually move north tomorrow, then exit over the Sea of Japan.
The Japan Meteorological Agency reported that the strength of "Shanshan" is weakening, but another storm is developing near the Philippines that could become a typhoon.