Japan braces for landfall of ‘very dangerous’ Typhoon Nanmadol

Authorities urge evacuations on Kyushu island before arrival of storm that could cause flooding, landslides and collapse of houses

Japan’s weather agency has warned of a “very dangerous” typhoon heading towards the country’s southern Kyushu island, urging residents to evacuate before powerful winds hit the area.

Typhoon Nanmadol was carrying gusts of up to 270km/h (168mph) on Saturday near the remote Minami Daito island, 400km (250 miles) east of Okinawa island, the weather agency said.

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