Monday, August 19, 2024 Typhoon Ampil , a powerful storm that recently swept through Tokyo, Japan, has left thousands of passengers stranded and facing significant travel disruptions. Despite the typhoon’s movement away from Japan’s east coast, the aftermath continues to affect transportation, with ongoing delays and cancellations across various modes of travel, including airlines and bullet trains. This article explores the current situation for stranded passengers, updates from major airlines such as Japan Airlines (JAL), Air Japan, Singapore Airlines, and Korean Air, and the status of the Shinkansen bullet trains.
Typhoon Ampil, which struck the Tokyo area with heavy rains and strong winds, triggered widespread transportation chaos. Although Tokyo and surrounding regions have returned to sunny skies, the impact of the typhoon is still being felt. The Japan Meteorological Agency reported that the typhoon, with sustained winds of 162 kph, moved eastward into the Pacific Ocean at a speed of 20 kph after midnight.
While Ampil did not make landfall, its proximity caused significant disruptions, particularly during Japan’s Bon summer holidays, a peak travel period. As of the latest reports, power outages that affected more than 5,000 households have mostly been restored, with the exception of about 250 homes in Ibaraki and Tochigi prefectures. Additionally, the evacuation order for over 320,000 residents in the city of Iwaki, Fukushima Prefecture, has been lifted.
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