Credited from: SCMP
Typhoon Dujuan has prompted evacuation advisories for more than 1.6 million residents as it nears Tokyo, bringing with it heavy rainfall and strong winds recorded at speeds of approximately 144 km/h. The storm has caused widespread travel disruptions, including the cancellation of hundreds of flights, according to channelnewsasia and scmp.
By early Tuesday, as Dujuan moved away from the coast into the Pacific, local authorities reported at least two dead and around five injured due to incidents associated with the storm. Many areas experienced significant flooding and landslides, particularly in Chiba and Kanagawa prefectures, according to aljazeera and channelnewsasia.
Evacuations have not been mandatory, yet authorities urged residents to heed warnings, especially as ongoing rain was expected to pose further risks of flooding and landslides, noted the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA). Officials have also cautioned residents in several areas, including Tokyo, about the risks of increased rainfall as Dujuan continues to travel northward, according to bbc and scmp.
As the storm and its effects progressed, infrastructure faced severe impacts, with Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways cancelling numerous flights, stranding passengers. Rail services, including some Shinkansen bullet train routes, were also suspended, leading to significant travel disruptions throughout the region, according to channelnewsasia and aljazeera.
The storm's destructive path also led to the cancellation of several major events, including the final day of the Tokyo Game Show, one of the largest video game fairs globally, as safety concerns escalated. Other events, such as an outdoor music festival and a baseball match in Chiba, were similarly cancelled, impacting countless participants and fans, as reported by bbc and channelnewsasia.
Local leaders, including Kamakura City Mayor Takashi Matsuo, have expressed concern over flooding, stating, "There is flooding in various parts of the city, so travelling by car is dangerous." This statement was echoed by the experiences of residents dealing with extensive road flooding and power outages affecting over 46,000 households, especially in Chiba, according to scmp and channelnewsasia.