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Typhoon Dujuan kills two in Japan, causes travel chaos near Tokyo

Typhoon Dujuan kills two in Japan, causes travel chaos near Tokyo

Summary

Typhoon Dujuan caused heavy rain, strong winds, and severe travel disruptions near Tokyo, Japan. The storm led to two deaths, forced flight and train cancellations, and flooding in multiple areas before moving northeast out to sea.

Key Facts

  • Typhoon Dujuan brought wind speeds of about 144 km/h (89 mph) near Tokyo.
  • Over 1.6 million people were advised to evacuate.
  • Two deaths were confirmed due to the typhoon.
  • More than 275 flights were canceled by Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways.
  • Bullet train services between Tokyo and Osaka were suspended.
  • Heavy rains caused flooding in Kamakura and Ichikawa, making travel dangerous.
  • The Tokyo Game Show closed early, and a major music festival and baseball game in Chiba were canceled.
  • Dujuan is the 25th typhoon to hit Japan this year, a common occurrence in late summer and early autumn.
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