Typhoon Dujuan has caused at least four deaths and widespread infrastructure damage near Tokyo, prompting mass evacuations and the cancellation of major public events.
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Key facts
- •At least four people were killed in Chiba and Kanagawa prefectures.
- •Six people remain missing following landslides triggered by the storm.
- •Over 45,000 households in Chiba were left without power as of Tuesday.
- •More than 1.6 million people were advised to evacuate their homes on Monday.
- •The storm forced the cancellation of 275 total flights between Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways.
Typhoon Dujuan has resulted in at least four deaths and 22 injuries in Japan after sweeping through the Tokyo region with torrential rain and high winds. The storm triggered multiple landslides and left over 45,000 households in Chiba prefecture without electricity. While the typhoon moved away from the coast by Tuesday morning, rescue operations continue for six missing individuals.
By the numbers
Storm Impact and Infrastructure Damage
The storm caused significant disruption across the Tokyo area, leading to the cancellation of over 275 flights by Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways. More than 1.6 million residents were urged to evacuate on Monday, though the orders were not mandatory. In addition to power outages, authorities reported that over 460 houses sustained damage from the flooding and landslides. Record-breaking rainfall was recorded in several areas, with Oshima island receiving 832mm of rain over 48 hours, more than double its average for the entire month of September. Tokyo’s Edogawa ward also saw record levels, reaching 282.5mm in a 24-hour period.
Public Events and Government Response
The typhoon forced the early closure of the Tokyo Game Show and the cancellation of concerts at the Rock in Japan music festival. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi issued a statement offering condolences to the victims and instructed government officials to prioritize emergency response efforts. Following these instructions, the Prime Minister proceeded with a scheduled trip to the United States to attend the UN General Assembly.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by BBC Asia, The Guardian Asia Pacific, Taipei Times, Euronews Europe.
