Typhoon Neoguri lashes Japan's Okinawa
Hundreds of thousands of people have been urged to seek shelter as a powerful typhoon lashes Japan's Okinawa island chain.
Typhoon Neoguri was passing over the southern islands on Tuesday, bringing strong wind and torrential rain.
Forecasters said it generated winds of up to 252km/h (151 mph) and warned of high waves.
Flights have been cancelled and schools shut. Local television footage showed palm trees being tossed by the wind.
Local authorities urged some 480,000 residents across Okinawa to stay at home or move to community centres for shelter.
Okinawa police said at least three people, including an 83-year-old woman, were injured. A 62-year-old fisherman was also reported missing, maritime officials said.
"There is a risk of unprecedentedly strong winds and torrential rains. Please refrain from non-essential outdoor activities,'' Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) spokesman Satoshi Ebihara told a news conference on Monday night.
More than 50,000 households were reported to be without power, and one oil refinery has halted operations.
Authorities in China and Taiwan also warned ships to stay clear of the storm.
Typhoon Neoguri lashes Japan's Okinawa
Hundreds of thousands of people have been urged to seek shelter as a powerful typhoon lashes Japan's Okinawa island chain.
Typhoon Neoguri was passing over the southern islands on Tuesday, bringing strong wind and torrential rain.
Forecasters said it generated winds of up to 252km/h (151 mph) and warned of high waves.
Flights have been cancelled and schools shut. Local television footage showed palm trees being tossed by the wind.
Local authorities urged some 480,000 residents across Okinawa to stay at home or move to community centres for shelter.
Okinawa police said at least three people, including an 83-year-old woman, were injured. A 62-year-old fisherman was also reported missing, maritime officials said.
"There is a risk of unprecedentedly strong winds and torrential rains. Please refrain from non-essential outdoor activities,'' Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) spokesman Satoshi Ebihara told a news conference on Monday night.
More than 50,000 households were reported to be without power, and one oil refinery has halted operations.
Authorities in China and Taiwan also warned ships to stay clear of the storm.
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