, strong winds occurred in Okinawa Prefecture and other places in Japan due to the impact of Typhoon "Mawa" on the 2nd of this year. The typhoon had a considerable impact on local traffic, resulting in widespread power outages and the closure of businesses, highways and airports.

Shinkansen bullet train services from Tokyo to Osaka, western Japan and some other parts of the country have been halted, public broadcaster NHK reported. In terms of aviation, 388 Japanese domestic flights that took off and landed in Okinawa and other places were canceled, and the travel of about 20000 people was hindered. In addition, some passenger ships in Okinawa Prefecture are still suspended, the main bus companies only resumed operation this morning, and some highway sections are expected to be suspended.

According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, as the typhoon moves eastward, including the Japanese capital area, Japan's Honshu Island and Shikoku areas will also experience heavy rains. In some areas, the maximum 24-hour precipitation will reach 350mm, or cause floods and mudslides..

According to the Japan Broadcasting Association (NHK) and Japan Television reported on the 2nd, by Typhoon "Mawa" brought heavy rainfall, as of 18:00 local time on the 2nd, Tokyo Electric Power District about 14000 households power outages, central power district about 2200 households power outages.

The Japanese Fire Agency said that nearly 1.3 million people across the country were advised to evacuate, with the largest number in Wakayama Prefecture and other western areas.

Source: Ningbo Shipping