Watch: Planes struggle to land at Fukuoka airport as typhoon Shanshan hits Japan

Strong winds from Typhoon Shanshan have forced several planes to abort their landings at Fukuoka airport. The storm is anticipated to reach Tokyo this weekend, potentially disrupting travel with numerous flight cancellations and suspended train services. Authorities have issued the highest alert, urging evacuations for over five million people in southern Japan. ​​​ The storm has resulted in at least four deaths, and hundreds of thousands of homes are without power​​.

Watch: Planes struggle to land at Fukuoka airport as typhoon Shanshan hits Japan

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Strong winds from Typhoon Shanshan have forced several planes to abort their landings at Fukuoka airport. The storm is anticipated to reach Tokyo this weekend, potentially disrupting travel with numerous flight cancellations and suspended train services. Authorities have issued the highest alert, urging evacuations for over five million people in southern Japan. ​​​ The storm has resulted in at least four deaths, and hundreds of thousands of homes are without power​​.