Japan struggles to cope with Super Typhoon Jangmi.

Tropical storm number 6, named Jangmi, is very close to the western prefectures of Japan, bringing strong gusts of wind and heavy rain, increasing the risk of natural disasters. The Japan Meteorological Agency is urging people to be vigilant to ensure safety and prepare for the storm.

Tropical storm number 6, named Jangmi, is very close to the western prefectures of Japan, bringing strong gusts of wind and heavy rain, increasing the risk of natural disasters. The Japan Meteorological Agency is urging people to be vigilant to ensure safety and prepare for the storm.

According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, as of 7:00 AM today (June 2nd), Typhoon Jangmi is moving north-northeast at a speed of 25 km/h over the sea approximately 80 km northwest of Amami City, Kagoshima Prefecture. The central pressure is 975 hectopascals, the maximum wind speed is 30 m/s, and the maximum instantaneous wind speed is 40 m/s.

This map shows the hourly rainfall in various locations across Japan, as of 8:40 AM on June 2nd. Photo: NHK

At this time, the Amami Islands region is in the storm zone, with dark clouds covering Amami and Kyushu, and rainfall reaching 34mm in one hour in Yakushima town, Kagoshima prefecture. The maximum instantaneous wind speed recorded in the three hours leading up to 6:00 AM this morning was 32 meters per second at Naze, Amami City, Kagoshima prefecture.

Today's forecast predicts maximum wind speeds of 30 m/s in southern Kyushu, Amami, and Shikoku, 25 m/s in Okinawa, northern Kyushu, and Kinki, and 20 m/s in the Chugoku and Tokai regions. Along with this, the sea is forecast to be extremely rough with waves reaching 9 meters in southern Kyushu and Amami, 8 meters in Okinawa and Shikoku, and 6 meters in northern Kyushu and Kinki. The expected rainfall over the next 24 hours, up to tomorrow morning (June 3rd), is 350 mm in Kinki, 300 mm in southern Kyushu, Shikoku, and Tokai, 250 mm in northern Kyushu, 150 mm in the Izu Islands and Amami, and 100 mm in the Kanto region, including Tokyo.

Map showing maximum wind speeds in various locations across Japan, as of 8:40 AM on June 2nd. Photo: NHK

In particular, linear rain bands may form in southern Kyushu and Amami, increasing the risk of natural disasters. The Japan Meteorological Agency is urging residents to be extremely vigilant against strong winds, high waves, landslides, flooding in low-lying areas, and overflowing rivers, and to take immediate precautionary measures and be prepared to evacuate to ensure safety.

According to the Okinawa Prefectural Fire Department, Typhoon Jangmi has so far injured at least 11 people in the prefecture, mainly due to falls caused by strong winds and falling objects. Meanwhile, according to Kyushu Electric Power Company, as of 4:00 AM this morning, at least 27,000 households in Kagoshima Prefecture have lost power due to the typhoon. Okinawa Electric Power Company also reported that as of 6:00 AM this morning, approximately 20,500 households in the prefecture were also without power.

Earlier, Japanese airlines confirmed that Typhoon Jangmi had caused the cancellation of approximately 400 flights, mostly those to and from Okinawa, and disrupted transportation throughout the prefecture, including high-speed rail lines connecting various locations. Japanese railway and airline companies are urging the public to regularly check and update themselves on the latest relevant information.

Professor Kazuhisa Tsuboki of Nagoya University and Yokohama National University, an expert on the mechanisms of storm formation, warned: “There is a risk of a prolonged rain band forming when a wave of low-pressure air makes landfall, while the storm itself already carries a large amount of moisture, which could lead to continuous heavy rain. Therefore, all citizens need to be extremely vigilant. In particular, check hazard maps, locations of safe evacuation sites, and continuously update the latest weather and disaster prevention information.”

According to vov.vn

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