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1. Which country was affected by Typhoon Shanshan?
Typhoon Shanshan made landfall on Japan’s Kyushu Island on August 29, bringing heavy rain and strong winds, injuring at least 40 people across three prefectures. The Japan Meteorological Agency described it as the country's strongest typhoon of the year, with winds reaching up to 252 kilometres per hour. The storm led to severe disruptions, including the suspension of train services and power outages, while also prompting a rare special typhoon warning for Kagoshima Prefecture.