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Typhoon Dujuan Disrupts Japan: Hundreds of Flights Canceled, Record Rainfall Warning
SMELO·JP·about 22 hours ago
A typhoon is passing Japan's eastern coast, causing major disruption and heavy rainfall. The storm's exact landfall and intensity remain uncertain, but it poses a significant threat to coastal areas and infrastructure.
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Typhoon Dujuan has caused two confirmed fatalities and prompted evacuation orders for approximately 1.6 to 2 million people across multiple Japanese prefectures, including Tokyo. The storm has resulted in widespread travel disruption, power outages, and a high risk of flooding and landslides, though its immediate threat is receding as it moves northeast into the Pacific. The full extent of infrastructure damage and casualties remains under assessment.