Sweeping across Japan, Typhoon Jangmi triggered severe flooding and landslide warnings, leaving 1.52M under evacuation orders. Okinawa bore the brunt of the storm with 17 injuries reported and widespread disruption.
Authorities issued evacuation notices to 1.52 million people as Typhoon Jangmi unleashed heavy rainfall and 80mph winds. Rivers in affected regions reached level 4 overflow warnings — high enough for evacuation orders.
Chiyoda, Tokyo saw unprecedented rainfall with 105mm recorded in just three hours — a monthly high. The deluge heightened risks of urban flooding and disrupted daily life for hundreds of thousands.
The typhoon left 57 homes damaged and 60,000 households without electricity, particularly in Okinawa, where sustained winds hit 80mph. Infrastructure in mainland Japan also suffered, impacting businesses and transport.
Himeji Castle, a UNESCO world heritage site in western Japan, sustained exterior wall damage during the typhoon. Winds at the site reached 56mph, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency.
By Wednesday, Typhoon Jangmi weakened to a tropical depression and moved eastwards from Japan. While the storm abated, injuries, flooding, and long-lasting damages continue to challenge recovery efforts.
Typhoon Jangmi wreaked havoc across Japan, impacting millions. Read the full account of its journey and aftermath at BreakWire News.