The typhoon caused widespread destruction in Japan. Winds at a speed of 250 kilometers per hour overturned cars.
Powerful typhoon ‘Nanmadol’ hits southwestern Japan. Due to the storm, several feet high waves came to the shore.
Due to bad weather, more than 4 million citizens living in coastal areas have been asked to evacuate. Heavy rain and strong winds have disrupted everything.
Trains, flights and ship routes have been suspended until the storm clears.
On the other hand, a 6.9 magnitude earthquake shook everything in the southeastern region of Taiwan. Aftershocks of magnitude 6.4 were also felt in the affected area.
So far, one person has been confirmed dead while 150 people are injured. Around 400 tourists have been trapped by landslides in Yuli.
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen has warned of further aftershocks.
