Credited from: BBC
As Typhoon Dujuan nears Tokyo, more than 1.6 million people have been urged to evacuate, with wind speeds reported at around 144 km/h and significant rainfall expected to result in life-threatening conditions. Hundreds of flights have already been cancelled, and the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) has issued warnings for landslides and heavy rain across several prefectures, including Tokyo, Chiba, and Kanagawa, leading to substantial disruption to both transportation and daily life, according to Channel News Asia and South China Morning Post.
Reports indicate that two fatalities have occurred as landslides triggered by the severe conditions have affected multiple regions. In one incident, a woman was rescued in Chiba after being caught in debris, while mud flows have posed significant dangers to residents in affected areas. Images circulating on social media depict flooding around popular sightseeing spots like Kamakura station, heightening public concern, according to BBC and Al Jazeera.
Evacuations are being recommended though not mandated, as authorities maintain that conditions may worsen. The JMA has cautioned residents about continued rainfall that could accumulate significantly, with potential for record-breaking totals leading to further landslide risks as the storm progresses, according to South China Morning Post and Channel News Asia.
With major events canceled due to the weather, the Tokyo Game Show and a planned music festival in Chiba have been notably impacted. These cancellations come as Japanese authorities continue to assess the storm's damage and recovery efforts, highlighting the growing concerns related to climate variability and its influence on storm intensity, according to BBC and Al Jazeera.