TOKYO, Sept 18 (Reuters) – Typhoon Nanmadol ripped through Japan’s southernmost main island of Kyushu on Sunday with the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) warning of gales and high waves. The 14th typhoon of the season, which has weakened as it approaches Kyushu, is bringing record rainfall, the JMA said, warning of the risk of rivers overflowing. Southern Kyushu could receive 400 mm (16 in) of rain over the next 24 hours and wind gusts of up to 235 km/h (145 mph) on Sunday, while the central Tokai region could see 300 mm (12 in ) rain, the agency’s forecast. Sign up now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.comSign up A man on a bicycle rides past heavy rain and wind caused by Typhoon Nanmadol in Miyazaki on Japan’s southernmost main island of Kyushu, Sept. 18, 2022, in this photo taken by Kyodo. Obligatory credit Kyodo via REUTERS The typhoon caused damage in southern Kyushu, including the collapse of a bus stop in Miyazaki Prefecture and the broken window of a pachinko shop in Kagoshima Prefecture, according to public broadcaster NHK. Railway companies and airlines have canceled services, and convenience store chain Seven-Eleven Japan has temporarily closed about 950 stores. Toyota Motor Corp ( 7203.T ) said it would halt production at three plants on Monday. The storm is forecast to turn east and pass over Japan’s main island of Honshu before moving out to sea by Wednesday. Heavy rain has lashed the capital Tokyo, with the Tozai subway line suspended due to flooding. Sign up now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.comSign up Reporting by Sam Nussey, Maki Shiraki and Ritsuko Shimizu. Edited by Christian Schmollinger and William Mallard Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.
