Pakistan, June 3 -- Severe tropical storm Jangmi swept across Japan on Wednesday, bringing heavy rainfall, strong winds and widespread disruption to transportation, businesses and public services, while leaving nearly 60,000 households without electricity.

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According to Japan's Meteorological , the centre of the storm was located about 150 kilometres south of Tokyo and was moving northeast with sustained winds reaching 25 metres per second. Authorities warned that the storm would pass close to eastern Japan's Pacific coastline, increasing the risk of flooding, landslides and storm-related damage.

Government officials reported that at least 15 people suffered min...