Foreign Office issues warning as Typhoon Jangmi hits Japan

The UK Foreign Office (FCDO) has updated its advice to British travellers after Typhoon Jangmi made landfall in Japan, causing widespread travel disruption, including hundreds of flight cancellations.

The storm hit the Wakayama Prefecture, which includes Tokyo, early on Wednesday, prompting Japan’s weather agency to issue its highest-level flood warnings in several regions. Residents near rivers, including the Zenpukuji River in Tokyo, and in low-lying areas, have been advised to move to higher ground due to concerns over flooding and landslides.

Winds of 126kph were recorded when Jangmi made landfall and the storm is expected to continue moving eastwards, causing significant rainfall over the coming days.

More than 5,000 homes in the greater Tokyo area have been left without power and rail services have been delayed or suspended.

Japan’s broadcasting corporation, NHK, said around 760 domestic flights and more than 90 international services have been cancelled today (Wednesday).

The FCDO said: “Typhoon No. 6 Jangmi is currently affecting central Japan, including the Tokyo area, bringing heavy rain, strong winds and disruption to air and rail services. Localised flooding and transport delays are possible.

“If you are in an affected area, you should monitor advice issued by national and local authorities and follow any instructions. You can track the progress of the storm (in English) via the Japan Meteorological Agency and latest news from the NHK World.”