Tropical Storm Jangmi Hits Japan, Cancels 900 Flights
Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Tropical Storm Jangmi made landfall in Japan, bringing strong winds and heavy rain.
- The storm caused widespread disruptions to transportation, businesses, and power supply for tens of thousands.
- The storm's center was offshore of Honshu, moving northeast towards Tokyo.
Tropical Storm Jangmi struck Japan on Wednesday morning, unleashing powerful winds and torrential rain that significantly disrupted the country's transportation systems, business operations, and electricity supply for tens of thousands of residents.
The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) reported that the storm's center was located off the coast of the main island of Honshu. It was tracking northeastward toward the Tokyo metropolitan area, with sustained winds reaching 25 meters per second.
The JMA issued warnings for several areas along the coast, anticipating further impacts from the storm. The heavy rainfall and strong winds have led to the cancellation of approximately 900 flights, causing widespread travel chaos.
Authorities are urging residents in affected areas to exercise caution and stay informed about the storm's progression. The full extent of the damage and disruptions is still being assessed as the storm continues its path across the region.
Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.