Thousands told to evacuate as ‘extremely strong’ typhoon nears Japan

Japan braces for Typhoon Shanshan, its strongest typhoon this year, urging evacuations in Kyushu. The storm, with gusts up to 252 km/h, is causing severe disruptions such as Toyota suspending operations, numerous flight cancellations, and train service halts. Heavy rain and violent winds are expected as authorities warn of possible major disasters.