Tropical storm Jangmi makes landfall in Japan, leaving 60,000 homes without electricity

Severe tropical storm Jangmi made landfall in Japan early Wednesday, June 3, 2026, causing widespread disruption. The storm brought torrential rains and powerful winds, leading to significant power outages and transportation cancellations across the country.

Jangmi made landfall in the southern part of Wakayama Prefecture around 4:30 AM local time. Authorities issued a special flood alert for the Kozagawa River, urging residents to evacuate to safe locations. The storm's path has caused heavy rainfall from Kyushu in the south to the Kanto region in the center, resulting in power outages affecting an estimated 60,000 homes.

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Regarding transportation, there are closures of expressways and suspension of railway, air, and maritime services.

Roads have been flooded, and reports of falling objects, trees, and landslides have emerged across a wide area. "Regarding transportation, there are closures of expressways and suspension of railway, air, and maritime services," stated government spokesman Minoru Kihara. He strongly advised citizens in affected areas to "continue to pay strict attention to evacuation information from local governments."

River levels in Tokyo are rising rapidly, prompting danger alerts in several parts of the capital. Similar alerts for landslides have been issued in parts of Tokyo and the surrounding prefectures of Chiba, Kanagawa, and Shizuoka. The storm, previously a typhoon that affected Okinawa, was moving northwest with wind gusts up to 90 km/h, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. In Okinawa, the storm left 15 people with minor injuries and caused partial damage to at least six homes.

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continue to pay strict attention to evacuation information from local governments.