Deadly Typhoon Noru kills two, became the 4th longest lived typhoon in North-West Pacific

Typhoon Noru became the 4th longest lived typhoon in North-West Pacific and causing widespread damage in southern Japan. At least two people have been killed as this deadly and powerful typhoon slammed the region.

On Yaku island, A 67-year-old man died after sustaining injuries while an 84-year-old was found floating in a port on Tanegashima island, Local Media reports.

Deadly Typhoon Noru could bring much trouble to japan with its threatening floods and damaging winds.

The Typhoon is currently located to the south of Kyushu around 350km to the south of Nagasaki Prefecture.

The storm is expected to keep moving north and the eye of the storm is due to hit landfall in southern Kyushu on Sunday with winds of around 150km per hour and gusts nearer 185km per hour.

That would make it equivalent to a strong Category 1 Atlantic hurricane, packing very dangerous winds, and capable of causing extensive damage. A large storm surge is also adding to the flooding concerns.

The Japan Meteorological Agency has issued warnings for high waves, which could reach as high as 12 meters at times.

Typhoon Noru also became the 4th longest lived typhoon in North-West Pacific. It’s has already travel across the pacific ocean for more than 16 days.