Nearly 900 flights in Japan canceled and 240,000 people ordered to evacuate to safe area as Typhoon Lan crossed Japan’s main island of Honshu, near the ancient capital of Kyoto, cutting power to tens of thousands of homes, Reuters reports.

Hurricane Lan, approaching from the Pacific Ocean, hit the southern tip of Wakayama Prefecture early Tuesday, about 400 km (250 miles) southwest of Tokyo, bringing heavy rain and strong winds to a large area of ​​central and western Japan.

Authorities issued flood and landslide warnings as rivers rose and parts of bridges were destroyed. Tornadoes hit many areas but did not cause major damage.

Until the evening,the storm’s center, which had weakened to tropical storm strength, was approaching the Sea of ​​Japanalthough forecasters warned that rain was still expected over a wide area.

The typhoon continued to move slowly, at about 15 kilometers per hour (9.3 mph), increasing the risk of flooding as the rain hit the same areas for an extended period. Parts of central Japan recorded 585 mm (23 in) of rain in the 24 hours to 7:00 p.m. (1000 GMT).

Dozens of people were injured, while one is in serious conditionas broadcast by public broadcaster NHK.

Authorities said they set up evacuation centers in safe buildings and high places for residents in 11 prefectureswho were told by the Fire and Disaster Management Agency to seek shelter.

In addition to disrupting flights, the dangerous rain and wind caused the closure of some roads and the suspension of dozens of train services, although by Tuesday evening, some roads had reopened.

The storm comes days after Typhoon Hanun hit Japan during the peak Obon holiday season, when many factories close and city dwellers return to their towns and villages.

Power outages affected nearly 90,000 households in central and western regions, utilities said.