Typhoon Jangmi hit Japan on June 2 and 3, bringing sustained winds up to 80 mph. The storm caused heavy rain that led to flooding and landslides, cutting power for about 60,000 homes across the country [1, 2]. At least 23 people were injured, including 17 in Okinawa, as rescue operations and safety advisories were issued [2, 3].
Evacuation advisories covered approximately 1.52 million people. The typhoon damaged 57 homes and the exterior wall of the historic Himeji Castle [2, 3]. Japanese government spokesman Minoru Kihara urged residents to take early action, saying, "If you sense any danger, please do not hesitate to take early action to protect your lives" [1].
Major companies including Toyota and Suzuki suspended operations at multiple plants on June 3 due to the typhoon's impact [1]. After its peak, Jangmi weakened to a tropical depression and moved eastward, leaving behind damage and disruption [2, 3].
Meanwhile, Malaysia continued to face consecutive days of thunderstorm and heavy rain warnings affecting many states from May 21 through June 4. MetMalaysia issued alerts spanning northern, central, eastern, and southern regions including Kuala Lumpur and Labuan, signaling ongoing unsettled weather[s2-s7,s9,s10].
The Malaysian Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (Miti) has mobilized financial support for industries facing global supply chain challenges, including RM5 billion in relief facilities targeting small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Deputy Minister Sim Tze Tzin stated, "We pool together all our initiatives and do whatever we can to help them to go through this challenging time. The next few months will be even more difficult" [4]. Logistics costs for Malaysian industries reportedly increased about 50 percent due to regional conflicts and energy disruptions, adding financial pressure [4].
On June 4, MetMalaysia issued thunderstorm and heavy rain warnings for five states until 3 p.m., continuing the weather advisories into today [5].
