Super Typhoon Leaves Devastation In Japan

A ferocious Typhoon hit southwest Japan, bringing torrential rains, wild winds and waves that have killed at least one man, injured many people and forced the Japanese government to urge 500,000 inhabitants to vacate.

Instagram users shared footage of roofs strewn with fallen debris and trees, torrential rains and flooded streets. Every year around 2 to 4 typhoons hit Japan, although not frequently in July. In the midst of the panic, several Okinawa residents have discovered ways to weather the storm. Typhoon Neoguri hit Okinawa in Japan, killing one person and knocking out power for 50,000 people. Over 500,000 residents were urged by authorities to vacate, and many flights were canceled.

Typhoon Neoguri was lowered from a Super Typhoon with winds reaching more than 155mph. Weather specialists say it’s still one of the powerful storms in decades to hit the country. The Typhoon is growing weaker as it moves in the direction of mainland Japan with damaging winds and heavy rains expected for Tokyo. The winds are capable of producing likely landslides and forty-six foot high waves. Authorities urged people to stay indoors.

Kadena Air Force Base, the biggest USAF base in the Pacific, is situated in Neoguri’s present pathway. The USAF started evacuating several of its planes from their base in Okinawa.