Typhoon Lan wreaks havoc in Japan, forcing mass evacuations and flight cancellations

Japan has issued evacuation warnings to over 237,000 people in 11 prefectures as Typhoon Lan approaches, with over 900 flights canceled. The typhoon made landfall with winds equivalent to a Category 2 hurricane, causing injuries and severe rainfall that surpassed August averages in some areas. Flood and landslide warnings were issued as rivers rose and bridges washed away, but tornadoes caused minimal damage. The storm has weakened to tropical storm strength but still poses a risk of concentrated rains. Japan has been dealing with severe weather, including a previous typhoon and a heatwave.