Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleTyphoon Jangmi approaches Kanto region, triggering flood alertsTyphoon Jangmi made landfall in Japan's Wakayama prefecture, bringing torrential rain and prompting high-level flood and landslide warnings. Authorities advised residents in several areas, including parts of Tokyo, to evacuate or seek shelter due to rising river levels and landslide risks. The storm caused widespread disruption, leading to the cancellation of hundreds of flights, significant delays and suspensions on rail services, and power outages for over 5,000 homes. Some areas, such as Owase, recorded exceptionally high rainfall, with around 50cm over a 24-hour period, and further substantial rainfall is forecast for central and eastern Japan. Jangmi had previously swept through Okinawa, causing minor injuries, and is expected to continue tracking eastward, affecting several regions in the coming days. In fullTyphoon Jangmi slams into Japan triggering top-level flood warnings and travel chaosThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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