Heavy rain from tropical storm raises flood risks in the Tokyo region
A tropical storm is causing heavy rain and increasing flood risks in the Tokyo region of Japan. The storm has already disrupted transportation, leading to flight cancellations and power outages for thousands of homes. Authorities have issued high-level flood warnings and advised residents in vulnerable areas to seek higher ground for safety.
- ▪Tropical Storm Jangmi is moving northeast and has maximum sustained winds of 90 kph.
- ▪The storm has dumped 50 centimeters of rain in the Owase area in the past 24 hours.
- ▪More than 5,000 homes in the Tokyo region lost power due to the storm.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onHeavy rain from tropical storm raises flood risks in the Tokyo regionA tropical storm is dumping heavy rain and raising flood risks around east-central Japan as it moved into the heavily populated Tokyo regionByMARI YAMAGUCHI Associated PressJune 2, 2026, 9:53 PM0:59An area of the swollen Koza River is seen in Kozagawa town, Wakayama prefecture, central Japan, Wednesday, June 3, 2026, following a severe weather system in the area.
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