Tropical storm Jangmi hits Japan, leaving thousands without power and flights canceled

Tropical Storm Jangmi struck Japan on the morning of June 3, unleashing powerful gusts of wind and torrential rains. The storm's impact has disrupted transportation networks across the country and left tens of thousands of people without electricity.

The storm made landfall near Tanabe city in Wakayama Prefecture, located in the southern Kansai region of Honshu island. It then began moving northeastward towards the Tokyo metropolitan area. The Japan Meteorological Agency reported wind speeds reaching up to 126 kilometers per hour, with the storm progressing at a speed of 40 km/h.

Authorities issued a level 5 flood warning, the highest possible, for the Koza River in southern Wakayama Prefecture, urging residents in nearby areas to exercise extreme caution as the river could potentially overflow its banks. Government spokesperson Minoru Kihara reported that at least 60,000 households were left without power. He advised citizens, "If you notice any danger, do not hesitate and take the quickest action to save lives."

Evacuation advisories were recommended for hundreds of thousands of residents across eight prefectures in southwestern, central, and eastern Japan. In response to the storm's severity, major airlines, including Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways, canceled nearly 900 domestic and international flights. High-speed rail services on the island of Kyushu and in western Japan also experienced delays, and some services within the Tokyo metropolitan area were suspended.

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If you notice any danger, do not hesitate and take the quickest action to save lives.