Key facts
- Tropical storm Jangmi made landfall in Japan with strong winds and heavy rain.
- The storm caused power outages for 60,000 households.
- Hundreds of international and domestic flights were cancelled.
- Toyota and Suzuki suspended operations at multiple domestic plants.
- At least 15 people sustained minor injuries.
Severe tropical storm Jangmi made landfall in Japan on Wednesday, bringing fierce winds and torrential rain that disrupted transportation and businesses, and caused power outages for tens of thousands of homes. The storm's center was located about 150 kilometers south of Tokyo, moving northeast with maximum sustained winds of up to 25 metres per second. The Japan Meteorological Agency warned of potential life-threatening disasters along the Pacific coast. The storm, with a central pressure of 985 hPa, had cut power to nearly 60,000 households. Authorities reported flooding, fallen trees, debris, and landslides. Government spokesperson Minoru Kihara urged residents to take early action to protect their lives. Evacuation advisories were issued to hundreds of thousands of residents in eight prefectures. Airlines including Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways cancelled nearly 900 international and domestic services, affecting about 90,000 passengers. Some bullet train services were delayed, and East Japan Railway reported suspensions in the Tokyo area. Toyota Motor suspended operations at 13 domestic plants, and Suzuki Motor halted work at five plants in Shizuoka Prefecture. At least 15 people sustained minor injuries.