Roughly 1,200 residents were cut off from others after a landslide struck Tottori Prefecture as Typhoon Lan approached. This information came from the television network ANN, which reported the extent of the disruption and the immediate consequences for local communities. (ANN)
According to the same broadcast, the landslide caused the collapse of two bridges, including the bridge over the Saji River in Tottori. The event left 1,233 people isolated across 23 villages, underscoring how swiftly infrastructure can be damaged in severe weather. (ANN)
In addition to the transport disruption, water supplies were interrupted in several settlements due to damage related to the storm. Though authorities noted significant damage, there were no reported casualties or loss of property resulting directly from the landslide in the initial updates. (ANN)
On August 14, Primorsky Territory in Russia issued a storm warning in anticipation of Typhoon Lan’s approach. Meteorological services warned that heavy rainfall could begin in certain areas during the morning and afternoon hours of August 16, with the system expected to affect the eastern part of the region on the evening of August 16 and continue into the night and afternoon of August 17. Forecasters projected total precipitation amounts reaching 60 to 120 percent of the regional monthly average. (ANN)
Earlier, in Japan, flight operations were heavily affected by Lan, with more than 350 flights cancelled in advance of the storm. The disruption reflected the broader impact on travel networks as authorities prepared for potential further disturbances. (ANN)
Prior warnings had also been issued in Shizuoka Prefecture about possible landslides, prompting authorities to plan evacuations for a large population. In that region, authorities anticipated relocating more than 205,000 residents to safer locations as a precautionary measure. (ANN)
As Typhoon Lan moved through the region, meteorologists tracked its track and intensity, emphasizing the need for ongoing vigilance among communities, transport operators, and emergency management officials. The combined effects of heavy rainfall, river breaches, and road closures created a challenging situation for local responders and residents alike, highlighting how swiftly weather hazards can escalate. (ANN)