Typhoon No. 6 is expected to make direct landfall on southern Kyushu tonight after causing injuries in Okinawa [1, 2].
The storm's trajectory poses a significant risk to Japan's transport infrastructure and public safety as it moves toward the densely populated Kanto region. With heavy rain and high winds forecast, local authorities are bracing for potential flooding and landslides.
The typhoon is currently located near Yakushima Island [1]. Forecasters expect maximum instantaneous wind speeds of 35 m/s for southern Kyushu and Shikoku [1]. The storm is predicted to approach the Kanto region around midday tomorrow, June 3 [1, 2].
In Okinawa, the storm has already resulted in 16 injuries [1]. All reported injuries were classified as minor, with specific reports originating from Nakijin Village [2].
Heavy precipitation is expected across central Honshu. By tomorrow noon, the Tokai and Kinki regions are forecast to receive 350 mm of rain [1]. The Kanto and Koshin regions are expected to see 300 mm of rainfall by the same time [1].
Air travel has faced significant disruptions due to the weather. JAL has cancelled 170 flights, while ANA has cancelled 71 flights [3]. These cancellations have affected approximately 14,000 passengers [3].
Japanese meteorological officials said the typhoon is maintaining its intensity while moving northward [1, 2].
“Typhoon No. 6 is expected to make direct landfall on southern Kyushu tonight”
The rapid movement of Typhoon No. 6 from Okinawa through Kyushu toward the Kanto region creates a wide corridor of disruption. The forecasted rainfall totals of 300 mm to 350 mm in central Honshu significantly increase the risk of urban flooding and landslides, while the scale of flight cancellations highlights the vulnerability of Japan's aviation hubs to early-season tropical cyclones.
