Severe Typhoon Jangmi Sends Japan Flights, Shinkansen Services in State of Chaos

Severe Typhoon Jangmi has thrown Japan into chaos, prompting mandatory evacuations for over 200,000 residents in Kagoshima City and urging around 390,000 in Kyushu's Miyazaki city to evacuate.

The storm has crippled public transportation. More than 400 flights, primarily serving the Kyushu region, were canceled on Tuesday, with another 370 flights scheduled for cancellation on Wednesday, impacting travel to and from Tokyo's Haneda Airport. Shinkansen bullet train services are also expected to be disrupted through Wednesday, alongside potential delays and cancellations for local and private train services in the greater Tokyo area.

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For those of you living in areas likely to be affected by the storm, please pay close attention to evacuation information issued by your municipalities, and stay mindful of early evacuation.

As of Tuesday, at least 16 people have been injured, and tens of thousands of homes across southwestern Japan are without power. The Japan Meteorological Agency has issued warnings for high waves, landslides, and flooding as the typhoon tracks northward. A threat level of 4, out of five, is in effect for 222,000 people in Kagoshima, advising immediate evacuation to shelters.

Forecasters predict rainfall totals could reach 200 to 300mm in affected regions, with western Japan, including Shikoku and Kansai, potentially receiving up to 300mm by noon Wednesday. Central Japan, encompassing Tokai and Kanto, could see up to 200mm. Typhoon Jangmi is expected to move northeast along the Pacific coast before potentially weakening.

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Please remain vigilant and make sure you take action to protect your life.