Flights scrapped, evacuations urged as Typhoon Dujuan wallops Japan

Typhoon Dujuan has struck Japan, resulting in significant weather-related disruptions and casualties. The storm brought torrential rainfall to the Tokyo region, triggering widespread flooding and landslides that have impacted local infrastructure and forced the cancellation of numerous flights.

Authorities have issued evacuation orders and advisories affecting between 74,000 and one million residents. While reports on the exact death toll vary between two and five fatalities, officials continue to warn of ongoing risks associated with the severe weather conditions.