Tokyo, Sep 22 (V7N)- At least two people have died after Typhoon Dujuan battered parts of Japan, bringing heavy rain, flooding, landslides and widespread transport disruptions, particularly in and around Tokyo.
The powerful storm approached the Tokyo region on Monday (September 21), with winds reaching around 144 kilometers (89 miles) per hour. Thousands of homes were left without electricity as the typhoon brought severe weather conditions.
Air travel was heavily disrupted, with Japan Airlines cancelling 135 flights and All Nippon Airways scrapping another 140 on Monday. Many passengers were left stranded at airports as services were delayed or cancelled.
More than 1.6 million people were placed under evacuation advisories as authorities warned of flooding and landslides in several areas. The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) also warned that rainfall could continue as the storm moved northward.
Japan Railways suspended several services, including bullet trains. The Shinkansen service between Tokyo and Osaka was among the affected routes, adding to widespread travel disruption.
The JMA had earlier warned that total rainfall through Tuesday could exceed the average monthly rainfall for September, raising the possibility of record-breaking downpours.
Flooding was reported in several communities, while images circulating on social media showed water covering roads around Kamakura Station, a popular tourist destination.
Kamakura Mayor Takashi Matsuo warned residents on X that flooding in parts of the city had made travelling by car dangerous. Floodwaters were also reported in Ichikawa, east of Tokyo.
The typhoon also disrupted scheduled events, including the Tokyo Game Show, which closed early on Monday. A major outdoor music festival and a baseball game in Chiba were also cancelled.
Typhoon Dujuan is the 25th typhoon to affect Japan this year. The country frequently experiences powerful typhoons during the late summer and early autumn months.
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