Typhoon Shanshan Impacts Japan

Typhoon Shanshan (14W) battered Japan from September 15-17, causing nine fatalities, over 280 injuries, and significant damage. According to Reuters, heavy rains caused flash flooding and landslides in the southwest of the country, while high winds disrupted traffic and forced a passenger train to derail. As of September 18, the impacts of Shanshan were still causing air and railway delays.

The storm has weakened and is currently moving into the Sea of Japan. However, the BBC reports that the Japan Meteorological Agency has stated that it is possible that the storm may have some influence on the island of Hokkaido (in northern Japan) as it moves into higher latitudes.

Please click on the links below for the information on this rapidly-developing situation:

Date	Latest Updates
Ongoing	Current conditions from the Japan Meteorological Agency.
Ongoing	Disaster briefs from AlertNet.
Ongoing	Updates from the BBC.
Ongoing	Daily reporting from the Center of Excellence in Disaster Management and Humanitarian Assistance.