Tuesday, August 27, 2024 Japan finds itself in travel turmoil once more as Typhoon Shanshan barrels towards the Amami islands, unleashing powerful winds and torrential rain. The impact has been swift and severe, with numerous flights, including those by Singapore Airlines, canceled, and bullet train services disrupted. As the storm intensifies, Japan braces for further disruptions, with transportation networks across the country already feeling the strain.
A powerful typhoon is on a collision course with southern Japan, bringing with it heavy rainfall and causing widespread disruptions to transportation, including bullet trains and flights. Typhoon Shanshan is advancing towards the southern Amami islands, with gusts reaching speeds of up to 216 kilometers per hour (135 miles per hour). On Tuesday morning, the downpour led to the temporary suspension of bullet train services between Hamamatsu and Toyohashi in central Japan, though operations were quickly restored, according to the operator.
Other parts of the high-speed rail network and local train services experienced delays, reported Central Japan Railway and West Japan Railway. Looking ahead, the companies warned that further bullet train services might be canceled or suspended later in the week, depending on the typhoon’s trajectory. The typhoon has also severely impacted air travel across Japan.
At Narita Airport, a total of five flights were canceled, with 201 others delayed. Kansai International Airport saw seven flig.