Tropical Storm Jangmi moves toward Tokyo and brings torrential rain, strong winds, and widespread disruption across Japan. Multiple outlets report that the storm dumps heavy rainfall on the Tokyo area, causing rivers to swell and leading to flooding concerns. The weather also disrupts transportation: flights are grounded, with Bloomberg reporting that nearly 880 flights are canceled at Tokyo-area airports. Separately, power outages are reported across parts of Japan. Authorities issue warnings and calls for preparedness, including evacuation guidance for large numbers of people across broad regions of the country, according to the reporting referenced by Phys.org. The storm’s impacts are described as significant and ongoing, with continuing rainfall and hazardous conditions expected as it approaches and affects the Tokyo metropolitan area. The reports characterize the situation as fast-developing, with emergency measures focused on limiting risk from flooding, heavy rain, and storm-related hazards, while transport and utilities are affected.
Tropical Storm Jangmi brings heavy rain and disruption to Tokyo and surrounding areas
Tropical Storm Jangmi moves toward Tokyo and brings torrential rain, strong winds, and widespread disruption across Japan. Multiple outlets report that the storm dumps heavy rainfall on the Tokyo area...
- Tropical Storm Jangmi brings heavy rain and strong winds to the Tokyo area and parts of Japan.
- Rivers swell as a result of torrential rainfall.
- Flights are disrupted, with nearly 880 flights canceled at Tokyo-area airports, according to Bloomberg.
- Power outages are reported in Japan.
- Authorities urge evacuations or preparedness measures for hundreds of thousands of people across wide areas.
A severe tropical storm brought torrential rain to Tokyo on Wednesday, swelling rivers, grounding flights, and sparking calls to evacuate for hundreds of thousands of people across wide swaths of Japan.
2 months agoTropical Storm Jangmi is bearing down on Tokyo, bringing heavy rain, strong winds and widespread disruption. Nearly 880 flights have been canceled at airports in the Tokyo area, while power outages have been reported across Japan. (Source: Bloomberg)
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