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France: Tropical Storm Jangmi batters Japan’s Pacific Coast, prompting flood warnings.

Jun 4, 2026

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RESTRICTION: “@rey01rey01 via X — NO RESALE / MUST ON-SCREEN COURTESY — EDITORIAL USE ONLY— SHOTLIST HACHIJOJIMA, TOKYO, JAPAN (JUNE 3, 2026) (@rey01rey01 VIA X - RESTRICTED) 1. LARGE WAVES CRASHING AGAINST BREAKWATER (2 SHOTS)HACHIJOJIMA, TOKYO, JAPAN - JUNE 3 - RESTRICTION: “@rey01rey01 via X — NO RESALE / MUST ON-SCREEN COURTESY — EDITORIAL USE ONLY—: Tropical Storm Jangmi battered Japan's Pacific coast on Wednesday, generating towering waves and prompting maximum-level flood warnings after making landfall in Wakayama Prefecture. The storm moved northeast along Japan's Pacific shoreline after coming ashore in the early hours of the day, according to local media reports. Video footage showed massive waves crashing against coastal defenses on Hachijojima Island, located south of Tokyo, as the storm generated extremely rough seas across the region. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued its highest-level flood warnings for several affected areas, citing severe risks from rising rivers and torrential rainfall. Authorities urged residents to remain highly alert as the storm continues its trajectory toward eastern Japan, with additional rain and strong winds forecast through the week.
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