Severe tropical storm Jangmi is moving toward the Kanto region of Japan, triggering flood warnings and evacuation orders [1, 2].
The storm's approach threatens a densely populated area south of Tokyo, where intense rain bands and strong winds could cause widespread flooding and power outages [1, 2].
Weather officials and the Japan Meteorological Agency said the system is currently targeting eastern Kanagawa Prefecture [1, 2]. The storm previously made landfall in southern Wakayama Prefecture [2].
Before reaching the Kanto region, Jangmi caused significant disruptions in other parts of the country. In the Kagoshima region, more than 30,000 households experienced power cuts [3]. Okinawa also saw impacts, with approximately 17,000 households losing power [3].
Reports on the storm's intensity vary between agencies. NHK World Japan said the system is a severe tropical storm [1], while other reports classified it as a typhoon [2].
Authorities have issued warnings for the Kanto region as they monitor the storm's path. The system's movement follows a trajectory that has already affected multiple prefectures, bringing heavy rain to the southern islands and mainland [1, 2, 3].
“Severe tropical storm Jangmi is moving toward the Kanto region of Japan”
The movement of Storm Jangmi toward the Kanto region represents a significant risk to Japan's most populous area. Because the storm has already caused substantial power outages in Okinawa and Kagoshima, officials are treating the potential for infrastructure failure and flooding in Kanagawa and Tokyo as a high priority for emergency management.
