Tropical Storm Jangmi, known in Japan as Typhoon No. 6, hit the southern Wakayama prefecture on Wednesday morning, bringing torrential rain, strong winds, and flood risks to a large part of central and eastern Japan, local media reported.
The storm made landfall near the southern coast of Wakayama before moving northeast along the country's Pacific coast, according to The Japan Times.
The Japan Meteorological Agency issued rare Level 5 flood warnings – the highest alarm level – for areas affected by rising river levels and severe flooding.
However, officials urged residents to remain vigilant due to ongoing risks from swollen rivers, landslides, and additional rainfall.
Jangmi's impact extended beyond western Japan. Hundreds of flights were canceled, railway services were suspended or delayed, and evacuation orders were issued for residents in multiple prefectures, Kyodo News reported.
Major manufacturers, including automakers, temporarily halted operations as a precaution against the bad weather. Power outages affected tens of thousands of households as strong winds swept across the country.
Meteorologists warned that heavy rainfall could continue through Thursday, increasing the risk of floods and other weather-related disasters across eastern Japan.
