Storm Jangmi Bears Down On Japan, Transport Disrupted In Okinawa | WION Climate Tracker

Added: 2026-06-03

[00:00:00]Japan's Okinawa Prefecture is bracing for severe tropical storm Jangmi with authorities warning of heavy rain, damaging winds, and transport disruptions. Flights and ferry services have been canceled as the storm moves north towards the island chain. Severe tropical storm Jangmi is bearing down on Japan's Okinawa Prefecture bringing strong winds, heavy rain, and widespread disruption. Authorities have canceled flights and ferry services across the region while bus and rail operations have also been suspended in several areas. Naha Airport, Okinawa's main domestic and international gateway, remain closed as the storm approached.

[00:00:38]The Japan Meteorological Agency has warned that the wind gusts could reach up to 160 km per hour with some forecast suggesting even stronger gusts in exposed areas.

[00:00:49]According to local reports, the storm has already knocked out power to more than 7,000 households across Okinawa.

[00:01:02]>> The strong wind could damage it.

[00:01:04]Automatic doors are weak, so this will protect it.

[00:01:12]>> Forecasters say that Jangmi will continue moving northward and is expected to bring heavy rainfall not only in to Okinawa, but also to parts of western and eastern Japan along the Pacific coast later this week.

[00:01:23]Authorities are urging residents to remain indoors, secure loose objects, and stay alert for flooding, landslides, and dangerous coastal conditions as the storm passes through the region.

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