Millions Told to Flee as Japan Hit by ‘One of the Biggest Typhoons in Recent Years’

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By Cristen Hemingway JaynesAug 29, 2024, 8:21 pm252 pts
Typhoon Shanshan made landfall in southwest Japan on Thursday with strong winds and heavy rain, killing at least four people and injuring 94 or more, reported BBC News. Millions were told to evacuate as Shanshan — downgraded Thursday evening to a “severe tropical storm” — knocked out electricity for…

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