Typhoon Dujuan Kills Two, Disrupts Travel And Triggers Evacuations Around Tokyo

Typhoon Dujuan has caused widespread flooding, landslides and travel disruption around Tokyo, prompting evacuation advisories for more than 1.6 million people. Two people have been confirmed dead, while thousands of households lost power. Hundreds of flights were cancelled and rail services, including bullet trains between Tokyo and Osaka, were suspended. Major events such as the Tokyo Game Show and outdoor activities in Chiba were also cancelled. Although the typhoon has moved away from Japan, authorities warn that heavy rain and landslides remain a threat.

TYPHOON DUJUAN BATTERS JAPAN

Typhoon Dujuan has caused widespread disruption around Tokyo, triggering evacuation advisories for more than 1.6 million people as powerful winds, flooding and landslides affected parts of eastern Japan.
The storm brought winds of about 144 kilometres per hour as it passed roughly 130km south of Katsuura near Tokyo on Monday.
Two people were confirmed dead, according to Kyodo News, citing local authorities.
By early Tuesday, Dujuan had moved away from Japan’s coastline and was heading northeast over the Pacific towards the Aleutian Islands. Its winds had weakened slightly, but the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) warned that heavy rain could continue in areas already affected by the storm.

FLOODING AND LANDSLIDES CAUSE FEARS

The JMA warned that the continuing rainfall could create additional dangers even after the typhoon moved away from the coast.
JMA official Takuya Hosomi said rain could continue as the storm moved north, particularly in areas where warnings remained in place.
The agency had previously warned that total rainfall through Tuesday could exceed the average rainfall normally recorded throughout September, raising the possibility of exceptionally heavy rain.
Flooding was reported in several communities.
Images shared online showed water covering roads around Kamakura station, a popular tourist destination. Kamakura Mayor Takashi Matsuo warned residents against travelling by car because of flooding across parts of the city.
Floodwaters also affected Ichikawa, east of Tokyo.

THOUSANDS LEFT WITHOUT POWER

Strong winds caused power outages in several areas, leaving thousands of households without electricity.
The combination of strong winds and heavy rain also increased the risk of falling trees, landslides and further flooding.
Authorities urged residents in affected areas to follow evacuation advice and avoid unnecessary travel.

FLIGHTS AND TRAINS CANCELLED

The storm severely disrupted Japan’s transport network.
Japan Airlines cancelled 135 flights, while All Nippon Airways cancelled another 140 flights on Monday, leaving many passengers stranded at airports.
Several rail services were also suspended.
Bullet train services linking Tokyo and Osaka were among those affected, disrupting one of Japan’s busiest long-distance transport routes.
The disruptions came as commuters and travellers faced difficult conditions on roads and public transport.

MAJOR EVENTS CANCELLED

Dujuan also disrupted sporting, entertainment and cultural events.
The Tokyo Game Show, one of the world's largest video game trade fairs, was forced to close early on its final day because of the storm.
A major outdoor music festival scheduled to take place in Chiba was also cancelled.
A baseball match in the same prefecture was called off as authorities prioritised public safety.

JAPAN FREQUENTLY FACES TYPHOONS

Dujuan is Japan’s 25th typhoon of the year, highlighting the country's exposure to powerful tropical storms during the late summer and early autumn.
Japan has extensive systems for monitoring and responding to typhoons, including early warnings, evacuation advisories and detailed weather forecasts.
However, powerful storms can still cause deaths and significant damage because of intense rainfall, strong winds, flooding and landslides.

RESIDENTS URGED TO REMAIN ALERT

Although Dujuan has moved away from Japan, authorities warned that the danger had not immediately disappeared.
Heavy rain can continue after the centre of a typhoon has passed, while saturated ground can increase the risk of landslides.
For communities around Tokyo and neighbouring prefectures, the immediate focus remains on dealing with flooding, restoring electricity and transport services and ensuring residents remain safe as the storm moves farther out to sea.