Typhoon Lan kills two and cripples transport links across central Japan

Typhoon Lan killed two people and brought severe disruption to transport networks and businesses as it swept across central Japan's Pacific coast after making landfall early on Monday.

The storm's arrival triggered widespread chaos for travellers, with transportation systems across the region badly affected. Businesses also suffered significant disruption as the typhoon pushed inland.

Authorities had braced for a powerful impact as Lan approached the coastline, and the storm delivered on its destructive potential, leaving communities across central Japan counting the cost of one of the season's most damaging weather events.