Sturm «Shanshan»: Japan under the grip of floods and destruction
Sturm «Shanshan»: Japan under the grip of floods and destruction
In Japan, heavy rainfall and violent gusts of wind caused by the TAIFUN “Shanshan” have led to an increase in fatalities and injuries. According to the Japanese television station NHK, four people have now died. In addition, at least 96 people were injured. The typhoon weakens on its way from the southwestern main island of Kyushu in the northeast, but has continued to cover large parts of the country with heavy rain.
The effects are devastating: floods and massive traffic impairments were the result of this nature violence. The Japanese meteorological authority has urged the population to remain vigilant. The danger from possible landslides and other floods is still high. The “Shanshan” attacks are not only another example of the challenges that natural disasters bring, but also leave human tragedies.
landslide and fatal incidents
The landslides must be emphasized among the tragic incidents that were influenced by the extreme weather conditions. In the central prefecture Aichi there was a serious landslide in which three people lost their lives. These cruel incidents illustrate the dangerous circumstances in which the population lives and has to work. An 80-year-old man died in another tragic place, in the Tokushima prefecture on the smaller island of Shikoku, when the roof of his house collapsed. Such fates show how unpredictable and dangerous the weather can be.«Shanshan» is already the tenth Taifun who meets Japan this season. While the country is exposed to repeated forces of nature, the focus is also on the measures to prepare and reaction to such disasters. In such an unpredictable weather, the protection of citizens is essential due to efficient emergency plans. People have to be able to rely on nature, but also to the reactions of the authorities if unforeseen events occur.
ferry traffic and traffic impairments
The TAIFUN not only caused direct damage to human losses, but also hit everyday life difficult. The traffic, both on the street and on rails and in the air, was massively impaired. Many airlines had to delete flights and people's ways of working were severely hindered by blocked roads. The effects may continue to be noticeable in the coming days. The entire infrastructure of the country is to be tested and a quick restoration is essential.
The events related to “Shanshan” shed light on the vulnerability of a nation that has to struggle regularly with natural disasters. With every new typhoon, the need for more robust protective measures and preventive programming increases. It is clear that the susceptibility to weather extremes will only increase, and people have to prepare for these challenges.
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