Typhoon Jangmi sweeps northwards leaving 23 injured in Japan

Typhoon Jangmi moved northwards across Japan this week, bringing strong winds and heavy rainfall that caused widespread disruption. Over 1.5 million people were advised to evacuate their homes due to landslide warnings and overflowing river risks, with some areas experiencing record rainfall. The typhoon, with sustained winds of 80mph, injured 23 people, damaged 57 homes, and caused power outages for 60,000 households. Significant infrastructure, including the exterior wall of Himeji Castle, was also damaged. The typhoon has since weakened into a tropical depression and moved away from Japan.

Typhoon Jangmi made landfall on the Pacific side of western and eastern Japan on Wednesday morning, causing widespread flooding and mudslides. The storm first hit Wakayama Prefecture around 4:30 am, after previously passing near Okinawa and Kagoshima prefectures. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued its highest level 5 flood warning for the Koza River in Wakayama, indicating a life-threatening situation. As of Wednesday afternoon, the Fire and Disaster Management Agency reported 23 injuries across six prefectures, with 17 of those occurring in Okinawa.