Japan evacuates 800,000 citizens due to approach of Typhoon Shanshan

The typhoon has been classified as "very strong", with wind speeds expected to reach 50 meters per second, with gusts up to 70 meters per second.

"Maximum caution is required given that forecasts are for strong winds, high waves and high tides that have not been seen thus far," warned the Japan Meteorological Agency.

Meteorologists expect Typhoon Shanshan to hit the southwestern Japanese island of Kyushu by August 29 and continue to affect the region for the next few days. The typhoon is then expected to move towards central and eastern regions, including the capital, Tokyo.

Local authorities in Kagoshima Prefecture on Kyushu Island and the central prefectures of Aichi and Shizuoka have issued evacuation orders for over 800,000 residents.

In Aichi, where Toyota's headquarters are located, two people have gone missing. It is believed they may have been residents of a house that collapsed during a landslide triggered by heavy rains. According to the public Japanese broadcaster NHK, three residents of the house were rescued from the rubble.

It is also reported that Toyota will suspend operations at all 14 of its plants in Japan from the evening of August 28 until the morning of August 29.

ANA Holdings has canceled over 210 domestic flights from August 28 to August 30. Japan Airlines announced that it would cancel 170 domestic flights by Thursday. Additionally, 10 international flights operated by both airlines are expected to be suspended.

Earlier this month, Typhoon Ampil forced Japan to cancel hundreds of flights and evacuate tens of thousands of people. Before that, Typhoon Maria paralyzed air and train traffic.