Typhoon Jangmi made landfall in western Japan on Wednesday, causing widespread flooding, mudslides, and injuring dozens. The highest flood warning was issued for the Koza River before being downgraded. The government reported damage across Kyushu to the Kanto region.
Typhoon No. 6 made landfall in Wakayama Prefecture, triggering a "Level 5 Flood Special Warning" for the Kii Peninsula. A resident of Kōza-gawa town, who experienced the 2011 heavy rains, recounted the fear as his home flooded again.
Typhoon No. 6 made landfall in Wakayama Prefecture, bringing heavy rain to the Pacific coast and causing widespread disruptions. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued its highest level of flood warning for the Kii River, marking the first use of the new Level 5 alert. Over 5,000 schools closed, and 23 people were injured.
Typhoon No. 6 made landfall in southern Wakayama Prefecture early on the 3rd. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a Level 5 special warning for the Kii River in Wakayama Prefecture, later downgraded to a Level 2 advisory. "Linear rainbands" causing extremely heavy rain have formed in Shizuoka and Kanagawa prefectures, prompting warnings for the Kanto region.
Typhoon No. 6 made landfall in southern Wakayama Prefecture early on the 3rd. Special flood warnings were issued for the Kuzu River, with heavy rain and landslide warnings also affecting Tokyo and surrounding areas. Significant disruptions to train and air travel are expected.
Typhoon No. 6 made landfall in southern Wakayama Prefecture early on the 3rd. The Japan Meteorological Agency is urging maximum caution as the formation of linear rainbands is highly likely in the Tokai and Kanto-Koshin regions, potentially causing heavy rain disasters.
Typhoon No. 6 made landfall in Wakayama Prefecture, triggering Japan's first Level 5 special flood warning. Heavy rain disrupted commutes in Tokyo and Kansai, causing transport delays. Tokyo Metropolitan Government established a flood control headquarters.
Typhoon No. 6 made landfall in southern Wakayama Prefecture early on the 3rd. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a Level 5 special flood warning for the Kure River, later downgraded. "Linear rainbands" caused intense rainfall in Shizuoka and Kanagawa, with evacuation orders issued in Tokyo and other areas.
Typhoon No. 6 made landfall in southern Wakayama Prefecture on the morning of the 3rd. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a Level 5 special warning for flooding on the Kōza River, later downgraded to a Level 2 advisory. Heavy rain and potential landslides are expected across central and eastern Japan.
Typhoon No. 6 made landfall in southern Wakayama Prefecture early on the 3rd, causing widespread heavy rain and flooding. A special flood warning was issued for the Kozagawa River, with evacuation orders for some areas. The typhoon is expected to move east, with potential for further heavy rain and strong winds in eastern Japan.
Typhoon No. 6 made landfall in southern Wakayama Prefecture on the morning of the 3rd. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a Level 5 special warning for the Kii River in Wakayama Prefecture due to the risk of flooding. Evacuation orders have been issued for some areas in Kushimoto and Koto River towns.
Typhoon No. 6 made landfall in southern Wakayama Prefecture early on the 3rd, causing widespread flooding and issuing special flood warnings for the Kozagawa River. This marks the first use of the highest alert level since its introduction in May. Evacuations and safety warnings were issued across several prefectures.
Typhoon No. 6 made landfall in southern Wakayama Prefecture on the morning of the 3rd, bringing heavy rain and strong winds. The Japan Meteorological Agency has issued warnings for potential "linear precipitation zones" and a high risk of landslides and flooding, with some areas already experiencing severe impacts.
Typhoon No. 6 made landfall in southern Wakayama Prefecture early on the 3rd, bringing extremely heavy rain. "The risk of life-threatening disasters is rapidly increasing," the Japan Meteorological Agency warned, urging maximum caution. Torrential downpours have caused rivers to overflow and led to evacuation orders.
Typhoon No. 6 made landfall in southern Wakayama Prefecture around 4:30 AM on the 3rd. Heavy rainfall and strong winds are expected across western and eastern Japan, with a special warning issued for flooding in Wakayama.
Typhoon No. 6 made landfall in southern Wakayama Prefecture around 4:30 AM on the 3rd. The Japan Meteorological Agency and Wakayama Prefecture issued a special flood warning for the Kozagawa River, citing a risk of flooding, the highest level on their five-tier alert system.
Typhoon No. 6 made landfall in southern Wakayama Prefecture around 4:30 AM on the 3rd. Intense rainfall bands formed in southern Tokushima and southern Wakayama prefectures, bringing torrential rain. The typhoon is expected to approach the Tokai and Kanto regions by the evening of the 3rd, with warnings issued for landslides, flooding, and river overflows.
Typhoon No. 6 made landfall in southern Wakayama Prefecture around 4:30 AM JST. The typhoon's passage offshore has caused linear rainbands to form successively in Tokushima and Wakayama prefectures since the early morning of the 3rd.
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