Typhoon Jangmi moves north towards Japan’s Kyushu after battering Okinawa

Typhoon Jangmi is currently tracking north towards Japan's southernmost main island of Kyushu, following a battering of Okinawa on June 1. The Japan Meteorological Agency reported the typhoon's movement, as residents and authorities brace for further impact.

In Okinawa prefecture, four individuals sustained injuries primarily from falls and other weather-related incidents attributed to the strong winds on June 1, according to the prefectural government. The storm's intensity led to significant travel disruptions, with major airlines canceling numerous flights connecting Okinawa and Amami-Oshima Island in Kagoshima prefecture. Further flight cancellations and delays are anticipated for June 2 across Kyushu and the island of Shikoku.

As of 5 a.m. on June 2, Jangmi, identified as the season's sixth typhoon, was situated west of Amami-Oshima. It is progressing north-northeast at approximately 25 kilometers per hour. The Japan Meteorological Agency has issued warnings for strong winds and heavy rainfall, cautioning about the potential for landslides, flooding in low-lying areas, and overflowing rivers. These risks are particularly high in the Amami region on June 2 and are expected to affect western Japan from June 2 to June 3.