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Tropical storm Jangmi batters Japan, cuts power to 60,000 homes

  • Severe tropical storm Jangmi passed close to eastern Japan near Tokyo with very strong winds (up to 25 m/s) and torrential rain.
  • Widespread disruption: nearly 60,000 homes lost power, flooding, fallen trees and landslides were reported, and at least 15 people suffered minor injuries; hundreds of thousands received evacuation advisories.
  • Major travel and business impact: nearly 900 flights cancelled (about 90,000 passengers affected), bullet trains and local rail delayed or suspended, and some auto plants briefly halted.
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