Pakistan, June 3 -- Severe Tropical Storm Jangmi swept across Japan on Wednesday, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and widespread disruption. The storm matters because it affected transport networks, businesses, and essential services across several regions. Tens of thousands of households lost electricity while hundreds of thousands of residents faced evacuation advisories.

According to the Japan Meteorological , the storm's centre was located about 150 kilometres south of Tokyo and moving northeast. Maximum sustained winds reached 25 metres per second. Authorities warned that the storm would pass close to eastern Japan's Pacific coast and urged residents to remain alert.

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