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

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Typhoon Dujuan caused two deaths and widespread travel disruptions in Japan, particularly near Tokyo. The storm, with wind speeds of approximately 144 kilometers per hour, triggered evacuation advisories for over 1.6 million people, leading to power outages for thousands of households. Major airlines canceled hundreds of flights, and bullet train services were suspended. Heavy rainfall, potentially exceeding average monthly amounts, caused flooding and landslides. The Japan Meteorological Agency reported that by early Tuesday, the typhoon had moved northeast away from Japan's coast into the Pacific.

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Japan Airlines cancelled 135 flights and All Nippon Airways scrapped 140 flights on Monday due to the typhoon.

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Typhoon Dujuan packed wind speeds of about 144 kilometers per hour.

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More than 1.6 million people were under evacuation advisories due to the storm.

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Typhoon Dujuan has caused the deaths of two people in Japan.

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The total rainfall through Tuesday could exceed the average monthly rainfall for September, resulting in record-breaking heavy rain.

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Storm is moving northeast of Japan’s eastern coast across the Pacific, leaving a path of destruction behind.A powerful storm has triggered evacuation advisories for more than 1.6 million people, causing widespread travel chaos, flooding and landslides near Tokyo.On Monday, Typhoon Dujuan packed wind speeds of about 144 kilometres (89 miles) per hour as it moved 130km (80 miles) south of Katsuura, near the Japanese capital, cutting power to thousands of households.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3Airplane makes ‘miracle’ landing as Typhoon Dujuan hits Japanlist 2 of 3Five dead, dozens missing in Philippines ferry firelist 3 of 3Rain and flooding from Typhoon Narra hits China and Vietnamend of listTwo people have been confirmed dead, Kyodo News reported, citing local authorities.By early Tuesday, the storm had shifted away from the coast and was heading northeast out to sea towards the Aleutian Islands, with slightly diminished winds, the Japan-meteorological-agency" class="entity-link entity-organization" data-entity-id="3275" data-entity-type="organization">Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) said.In areas where warnings have been issued, “there’s a risk the rain will continue as the typhoon moves north”, the JMA’s Takuya Hosomi said.Passengers rest at Haneda Airport in Tokyo, Japan, as many flights are delayed and cancelled because of Typhoon Dujuan on September 21, 2026 [Kim Kyung-Hoon/Reuters]Passengers were stranded at airports after Japan-airlines" class="entity-link entity-organization" data-entity-id="121094" data-entity-type="organization">Japan Airlines cancelled 135 flights and All Nippon Airways scrapped 140 on Monday.Some rail services were suspended, including bullet train services connecting Tokyo and Osaka, Japan Railways said.The JMA warned on Sunday that rain and winds were expected to intensify even before the typhoon’s arrival.“The total rainfall through Tuesday could exceed the average monthly rainfall for September, resulting in record-breaking heavy rain,” the agency said.Social media posts showed images of flooded roads in front of Kamakura station, a popular sightseeing spot.

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