Severe Tropical Storm Jangmi swept across Japan on Wednesday, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and widespread disruption. The storm matters because it affected transport networks, businesses, and essential services across several regions. Tens of thousands of households lost electricity while hundreds of thousands of residents faced evacuation advisories.
According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, the storm’s centre was located about 150 kilometres south of Tokyo and moving northeast. Maximum sustained winds reached 25 metres per second. Authorities warned that the storm would pass close to eastern Japan’s Pacific coast and urged residents to remain alert.
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Government officials reported at least 15 minor injuries as severe weather conditions spread across the country. Nearly 60,000 households experienced power outages, while authorities received reports of flooding, fallen trees, landslides, and storm-related debris. Evacuation advisories were issued for hundreds of thousands of residents in eight prefectures.
The storm also caused major transportation disruptions. Airlines, including Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways, cancelled nearly 900 domestic and international flights, affecting around 90,000 passengers. Rail operators reported delays and service suspensions, including some routes in the Tokyo metropolitan area.
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Meanwhile, businesses temporarily halted operations due to the severe weather. Toyota Motor Corporation suspended production at 13 domestic plants before announcing plans to resume work later in the day. Suzuki Motor Corporation also paused operations at five factories before preparing to restart production as conditions improved.