Four dead after powerful Typhoon Dujuan lashes Japan, bringing major disruption

Typhoon Dujuan recently lashed Japan, bringing torrential rains and powerful winds that resulted in significant casualties and widespread disruption across the Kanto region. The storm caused at least four fatalities and injured 22 people, with three deaths reported in Chiba prefecture and one in Kanagawa. Authorities were also conducting search operations for several missing individuals following landslides.

The powerful typhoon led to extensive travel chaos, particularly near Tokyo. Hundreds of flights were cancelled at major airports, including nearly 500 at Haneda and Narita, while numerous rail services, including some bullet trains, were suspended. Beyond transportation, over 45,000 homes in Chiba prefecture experienced power outages, and events such as the Tokyo Game Show were forced to close early.

As Dujuan moved away from Japan's coast, it left behind record-breaking rainfall in some areas, such as Oshima island, which received more than double its average September rainfall in 48 hours. Emergency warnings for landslides and flooding were issued, prompting evacuation advisories for over 1.6 million residents in and around Tokyo, highlighting the severe impact of the storm.