WEB DESK
The powerful Typhoon Trami tore across much of the archipelago in Japan from Sunday into Monday morning, killing at least two people and injuring 170. Rescue teams are still searching for two missing people.
According to NHK the start of the morning commute in Tokyo was a chaotic one. While some train services are back up and running, others are still delayed. There were long lines and big crowds as the country’s massive capital region tried to go about its Monday business.
Airlines canceled about 250 flights on Monday. Operators are asking passengers to check websites for the latest information.
Shinkansen bullet trains have all resumed full operations.
In the Tokyo region, the overnight storm packed record-strength winds that topped 160 kilometers per hour. The gusts toppled trees and traffic lights. Some buildings also received minor damage.
Nearly 1.3 million homes are without power throughout Japan.
The storm caused flooding in some parts of the country, including in the western prefecture of Miyazaki. A river there overflowed its banks and flooded houses. There have been reports of some landslides.
Evacuation orders have mainly been lifted. At one point hundreds of thousands were told to leave their homes but that number is now about 500.
Weather officials say the storm has changed to a low pressure system but the wind is still keep blowing strong in northern part of Japan.