suggestion you need to hear this if you're a weather buff Japan has been hit by typhoon Shan Shan typhoon Shan Shan has wreaked havoc on Japan's southern island of kushu with wind gusts reaching a staggering 157 mph torrential rains and powerful winds have led to devastating flooding and landslides at least three lives have been lost and thousands are displaced from their homes transportation is crippled with hundreds of flights canceled and bullet train Services suspended massive power outages have left hundreds of thousands without electricity despite the storm weakening authorities warn of ongoing threats of floods and landslides the Japan meteorological agency has issued a rare special warning urging residents to stay vigilant and take precautions prime minister kashida has convened an emergency cabinet meeting to coordinate the response and offer condolences to those affected stay tuned for more updates on this developing story