Typhoon Dujuan Kills Two in Japan, Disrupts Travel Around Tokyo

Typhoon Dujuan has killed at least two people in Japan and caused widespread flooding, landslides and severe travel disruptions around Tokyo.

More than 1.6 million people were issued evacuation advisories as the powerful storm brought heavy rain and strong winds to parts of eastern Japan.

The typhoon recorded winds of about 144 kilometres per hour (89 mph) as it passed roughly 130 kilometres (80 miles) south of Katsuura, near Tokyo, on Monday. Thousands of households were also left without electricity.

Japan's Meteorological Agency said early Tuesday that Dujuan had moved away from the coast and was heading northeast over the Pacific Ocean towards the Aleutian Islands, with its winds gradually weakening.

However, the agency warned that heavy rain could continue as the storm moved north.

Japan Airlines cancelled 135 flights, while All Nippon Airways cancelled 140 flights on Monday. Several rail services were also suspended, including bullet train services between Tokyo and Osaka.

The storm caused flooding in several areas, including Kamakura and Ichikawa. Authorities warned residents against travelling by car in flooded areas.

The Tokyo Game Show was also forced to close early on its final day because of the severe weather. A major outdoor music festival and a baseball match scheduled in Chiba were also cancelled.

The Japan Meteorological Agency had earlier warned that rainfall could exceed the average monthly rainfall for September, potentially resulting in record-breaking downpours.

Typhoon Dujuan is the 25th typhoon to hit Japan this year, as the country continues to face severe storms during the late summer and early autumn season.

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