TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - More than 200,000 residents in Kagoshima City, Japan, have been ordered to evacuate as Typhoon Jangmi continued to rage across the south-east of the country, according to Antara, citing Sputnik on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. The severe storm also sent the public transportation services in the country into a state of chaos.
Meanwhile, The Independent reported that around 390,000 residents of Kyushu's Miyazaki city have been urged to evacuate.
On Tuesday, more than 400 flights—mostly from and to the Kyushu region—were cancelled, while 370 flights are scheduled for cancellation on Wednesday, including flights to and from Tokyo's Haneda Airport, NHK reported.
The severe Jangmi storm is also expected to disrupt Shinkansen bullet train services through Wednesday, while local and private train services in the greater Tokyo area are also announcing possible delays or cancellations on the same day.
The storm has injured at least 16 people, while tens of thousands of homes have been withouth power across southwestern Japan.
The report also mentioned that the Japan Meteorological Agency has warned of high waves, landslides, and flooding as the storm continued northward.
"For those of you living in areas likely to be affected by the storm, please pay close attention to evacuation information issued by your municipalities, and stay mindful of early evacuation," Japan's top government spokesperson Minoru Kihara said at a news conference.
"Please remain vigilant and make sure you take action to protect your life," he added.
A threat level of 4—out of five—is in effect for 222,000 people in Kagoshima, on the island of Kyushu. This level means residents are advised to evacuate to shelters immediately if possible. Level 5 indicates an immediate threat to life.
NHK reported that Shikoku Island could be affected on Wednesday, followed by the east coast of Honshu Island.
According to Sputnik, atmospheric pressure at the center of the typhoon is recorded at 975 hectopascals, with winds of 48.5 knots and gusts reaching 67.9 knots.
Forecasters say rainfall totals in affected regions could reach 200 to 300mm, with western Japan regions such as Shikoku and Kansai expected to receive up to 300mm by noon on Wednesday. Meanwhile, central Japan including Tokai and Kanto could see 200mm of rainfall.
Typhoon Jangmi is expected to move northeast along the Pacific coast through Wednesday, according to the meterological agency, as quoted by The Independent, after which it may weaken.
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