Singaporeans in Japan advised to be on alert as Typhoon Jangmi heads towards Tokyo
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Heavy rain in Kawasaki, Kanagawa prefecture, Japan, amid Typhoon Jangmi, on June 3.
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SINGAPORE – Singaporeans in Japan are advised to keep a close eye on weather conditions as Typhoon Jangmi heads towards Tokyo along the Pacific Coast side of the country.
In a Facebook post on June 2, the Singapore embassy in Tokyo said the typhoon is expected to bring strong winds and heavy rain to the Pacific Coast side of the Shikoku, southern Kinki and Kanto-Koshin regions.
The Japan Meteorological Agency has warned of possible landslides and flooding in low-lying areas, as well as overflowing rivers in western Japan from June 2 to June 3, the embassy said.
It added that the meteorological agency has advised the public to check for the locations of evacuation centres in their neighbourhood before the typhoon approaches, so that they can evacuate during daylight hours if necessary.
Singaporeans are advised by the embassy to keep their valuables, especially their passports, in waterproof bags to prevent water damage to these items.
“Flights, shinkansen, ferries and other public transport services may be cancelled or severely delayed, so plan around it and stay indoors as much as possible,” the embassy advised in the Facebook post.
Singapore Airlines had earlier announced the rescheduling of at least 14 flights between Singapore and Japan on June 2 and 3 due to the storm.
The embassy advised those currently in Japan to monitor local conditions through the Japan Meteorological Agency website and national broadcaster NHK.
Singaporeans in Japan who require consular assistance can contact the embassy on +81-3-3586-9111, or +81-90-5949-6366 after office hours. They may also reach the embassy at singemb_tyo@mfa.sg via e-mail.
Typhoon Jangmi made landfall in Wakayama prefecture in western Japan at around 4.30am (3.30am Singapore time) on June 3.
The Japan Meteorological Agency is forecasting up to 200mm of rainfall in the Tokai and Kanto-Koshin regions, as well as up to 120mm in the Tohoku region, over a 24-hour period until 6am on June 4. It has warned about heavy rain and the risk of rain-related disasters.
At least 15 people in Japan were injured after torrential rain and winds hit Japan’s Kyushu and Amami regions, national broadcaster NHK reported on June 2.
The storm is expected to reach Tokyo and the Kanto region on June 3, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. Jangmi had earlier led to damaged homes, flooded roads and fallen trees in Okinawa.
