Urgent warning as Japan braces for ‘violent’ SUPER typhoon with 170mph winds & two million are told to take shelter now

TWO million people have been told to take shelter immediately as Japan braces for an “unprecedented” super typhoon with 170mph winds. The Japan Meteorological Agency has issued a rare “special warning” about the powerful storm, which is set to hit the country’s third largest island of Kyushu on Sunday. TwitterBroadcasters have already aired footage of fierce winds and rain lashing some areas[/caption] Satellite image showing Typhoon Nanmadol AFPSatellite imagery shows Typhoon Nanmadol located near the southern remote islands of Japan[/caption] Nanmadol, classified as a super typhoon by the US Navy’s Joint Typhoon Warning Centre, has the potential to be the most destructive tropical storm to strike Japan in decades. On Saturday night, the typhoon was classed in the top category of “violent” – and was packing gusts of up to 168mph as it hovered 124 miles north of Minami Daito island. When the monster storm makes landfall, it’s expected to bring up to 20 inches of rain. Local broadcasters have already aired footage of fierce winds and rain lashing Japan’s southern island chain of Okinawa as the powerful typhoon approaches. Read more on Japan FOR GOODNESS SAKE Japan urges young adults to drink MORE booze in bizarre advice HIGH ALERT Japan volcano erupts just 30 miles from nuclear plant as evacuations ordered Nanmadol is expected to make landfall on Sunday in the seaside city of Kagoshima on Kyushu, then move north the following day before heading towards Japan’s main island. Millions have been urged to evacuate from the areas of Kagoshima, Kumamoto and Miyazaki in the southern part of the island. Ryuta Kurora, the head of the Japan Meteorological Agency’s forecast unit, warned of “fierce” winds and record rainfall. He said: “There are risks of unprecedented storms, high waves, storm surges, and record rainfall. Most read in News PALACE 'SNUB' Harry & Meg 'found out they'd been uninvited to state reception in the PRESS' VIGIL OF GRANDKIDS Harry finally gets to wear military uniform at Queen's coffin with Wills KATE THE GREAT Kate steps up to host world leaders with King Charles, William and Camilla SHAMEFUL Man tackled to floor after trying to pull flag from Queen's coffin 'EMOTIONAL' Tearful Becks says 'we’ll never see her like again' after seeing Queen's coffin IT'S MY JOB Unseen pic of Queen during last days as she insisted on doing 'job' till end “Maximum caution is required. It’s a very dangerous typhoon. “The wind will be so fierce that some houses might collapse.” Authorities have urged people to find shelter or alternative buildings that will be able withstand the extreme weather. “Please move into sturdy buildings before violent winds start to blow and stay away from windows even inside sturdy buildings,” Kurora said. Japan is currently in typhoon season and faces around 20 storms a year – routinely seeing heavy rains that cause landslides or flash floods. In 2019, Typhoon Hagibis smashed into Japan as it hosted the Rugby World Cup, claiming the lives of more than 100 people. A year earlier, Typhoon Jebi shut down Kansai Airport in Osaka, killing 14 people. And in 2018, floods and landslides killed more than 200 people in western Japan during the country’s annual rainy season. Read More on The Sun 'HUGS & LONELINESS' Beatrice & Eugenie release heartbreaking statement after Queen's death FINAL HEARTBREAK Queen was distraught after her oldest dog died shortly before her death Ahead of Typhoon Nanmadol’s arrival, flights have been cancelled at regional airports and some train services have been halted. The storm is forecast to curve east and pass over Tokyo on Tuesday, before moving out to sea by Wednesday. TwitterWhen the monster storm makes landfall, it’s expected to bring up to 20 inches of rain[/caption] AFPA director of the Japan Meteorological Agency holds a press conference on Typhoon Nanmadol[/caption]