Typhoon Shanshan

On August 29, Typhoon Shanshan made landfall in Kyushu, Japan, bringing torrential rain and wind gusts up to 252 km/h (172 mph). The storm has caused widespread damage, flooding roads and halting transportation. Evacuation orders have been issued for five million people, with four deaths and at least 80 injuries reported. Japan’s Meteorological Agency has issued a rare “special warning” due to the severe risk of landslides and flooding. All Hands and Hearts is closely monitoring the situation.