Millions of Japanese evacuate for Typhoon Haishen

Typhoon Haishen caused heavy rains and strong gusts of wind in southern Japan on Sunday. According to the weather services, Haishen may be slightly watered down, but he still has the potential to cause major damage. More than three million Japanese have been asked to evacuate, most of them on Kyushu Island.

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After Maysak, Haishen is the second typhoon to hit southern Japan in just a few days. The Meteorological Agency of Japan already warned in advance for heavy winds, torrential rains, high waves and a possible storm surge. On the night from Sunday to Monday, the typhoon would pass over Kyushu and land in South Korea on Monday morning.

For the time being, thirteen people are said to have been injured by the violence of Haishen. There are no fatalities. Airlines in Japan already canceled 557 flights on Sunday, another 583 would be added on Monday. Hundreds of bullet trains will not leave on Monday.

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