Authorities advised tens of thousands of people to evacuate as a powerful typhoon came closer to Japan’s eastern coast on Saturday, national broadcaster NHK World reported. More than 300 flights were cancelled. The Typhoon Jongdari is expected to make landfall late Saturday or early Sunday.

The weather agency has warned of heavy rain, landslides, strong winds and high waves. The typhoon, off the eastern coast, is moving westward, causing heavy rain in Kanto region. High waves washed away multiple vehicles in Odawara city near Tokyo, leaving a man missing, police said.

The typhoon is expected to bring heavy rain across the country’s largest island Honshu, with 400 mm rain possible in the region around Tokyo between Saturday noon and Sunday noon, Reuters reported, quoting Japan Meteorological Agency.

More than 1,000 people in Ayabe city were asked to evacuate as of 6 pm (2.30 pm Indian time) on Saturday. Authorities warned of landslides and flooding in the area. Evacuation advisories were in effect for more than 83,000 people in Maizuru and 78,000 in Fukuchiyama, according to NHK World.

Electricity services have been disrupted in Tokyo and surrounding prefectures. Tokyo Electric Power Company said at least 8,300 households were without power on Saturday evening.

The western city of Shobara issued an evacuation order to around 36,400 residents as a precautionary measure, AFP reported.