Overview
- Okinawa took the brunt of Jangmi’s first strike, with strong gusts, at least several people injured, tens of thousands of homes losing power, and mass cancellations of domestic flights.
- The storm is moving north toward the Amami islands and Kyushu with the Japan Meteorological Agency reporting sustained winds of about 108–126 km/h and gusts up to roughly 162 km/h.
- Local governments have issued mandatory evacuation orders in high‑risk areas such as Nanjo and opened shelters while national leaders have urged residents to follow official disaster bulletins.
- Airlines and airports reported roughly 300–400 canceled flights, with major carriers naming dozens of suspended services, and utilities said more than 30,000 to nearly 48,000 households lost electricity in affected prefectures.
- Emergency services warn that heavy rainfall—forecast as high as about 250 mm in 24 hours in some areas—could trigger floods, landslides and river surges, so residents should expect further transport and power disruptions if the storm tracks north over Honshu.