Passersby walk in a heavy rain and wind caused by Typhoon Khanun in Kagoshima on Japan's third-largest island Kyushu, August 8, 2023, in this photo taken by Kyodo. Mandatory credit Kyodo via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY. MANDATORY CREDIT. JAPAN OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN JAPAN
On Wednesday, certain regions of Japan experienced the impact of Tropical Typhoon Khanun, characterized by strong winds and heavy rainfall.
The typhoon has engulfed southwestern Japan’s Kagoshima and Kumamoto provinces and is moving in the northern direction, local broadcaster NHK reported.
Weather officials have warned of landslides, flooding, river overflowing, violent winds, and high waves.
Forecasts of heavy rainfall in the typhoon-hit region have also been predicted.
