Typhoon Saudel is continuing its westward path over the East China Sea after impacting Japan's southwestern islands, including Okinawa. The storm brought blackouts, flight cancellations, and warnings of landslides.
As of Wednesday morning, Saudel was located about 180 kilometers (112 miles) northwest of Okinoerabu island. Its maximum sustained winds were up to 144 kph (89 mph), and it was moving toward China's eastern coast, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency.
The typhoon caused minor injuries to two people. A 78-year-old woman in Uruma on Okinawa sustained a head injury after being blown over by the wind. Separately, a woman in her 70s on Amamioshima island fell down stairs during a blackout, NHK public television reported.
Disruptions in Japan included the cancellation of approximately 150 flights to and from Naha Airport in Okinawa. Power outages affected more than 30,000 homes in Kagoshima prefecture, which encompasses the Amami area, reported Kyushu Electric Power Co.
Over the past 24 hours, the Amami region recorded more than 23 centimeters (9 inches) of rainfall. The Japan Meteorological Agency anticipates up to 10 centimeters (3.9 inches) more rain in the Amami region and up to 12 centimeters (4.7 inches) on Okinawa through Thursday.
A landslide warning has been issued for the Amami region.