Typhoon approaches eastern Japan, prompting flood and landslide warnings
More than 1.6 million residents were urged to evacuate, and airlines canceled at least 275 flights as heavy rain raised flood and landslide risks.
- On Monday, September 21, 2026, Typhoon Dujuan approached the Kanto region, prompting evacuation advisories for more than 1.6 million residents as the Japan Meteorological Agency warned of record-breaking rainfall.
- The year's 25th named storm, Dujuan, threatens record-breaking heavy rain via linear rainbands over the Izu Islands and Shizuoka Prefecture, creating severe flash flood risks.
- Widespread travel disruptions grounded 500 flights at Haneda and Narita airports, while more than 9,000 households in Chiba lost power and coastal areas recorded more than 300 mm of rainfall since Saturday.
- The typhoon forced early closure of the Tokyo Game Show and postponed equestrian events at the 20th Asian Games in Nagoya, disrupting travel during Japan's Silver Week holiday.
- Rainfall in the Tokai, Kanto, and Tohoku regions could reach up to 350 mm through Tuesday morning, with JMA maintaining high alerts for landslides and swollen rivers as the storm tracks northeast.
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The typhoon "Dujuan" has moved towards the Tokyo region and led to the cancellation of at least 275 flights in Japan.
Typhoon "Dujuan" is moving towards Japan. In the Tokyo area, 1.6 million people are supposed to be safe, hundreds of flights have been cancelled. The authorities warn of heavy rain and landslides.
In the North Pacific, Typhoon Dujuan is approaching the Japanese capital. Floods and power cuts are already affecting several regions. More than 1.6 million people have been invited to evacuate. - Japan: Typhoon Dujuan is approaching Tokyo, with more than 1.6 million people expected to evacuate (International).
Landslides hit areas near Tokyo, leaving 1 injured as authorities issue high-level warning amid threat of record rainfall
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