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Typhoon Du Juan Wreaks Havoc: 275 Flights Cancelled, India-Japan Match in Doubt
- •Typhoon 'Du Juan' has severely disrupted public life in eastern Japan with heavy rainfall and strong winds.
- •Asian Games equestrian events were postponed due to safety concerns caused by the typhoon.
- •Approximately 275 flights have been cancelled, and rail services in Tokyo are partially suspended.
- •The Japan Meteorological Agency warns of potential flash floods and landslides in the Kanto region.
- •Uncertainty surrounds Tuesday's India-Japan T20 match due to adverse weather, despite forecasts of rain easing in the afternoon.
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The severe typhoon has caused widespread disruption to local and international communication systems, leading to the cancellation of approximately 275 flights by airlines like Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways. Additionally, rail services in Tokyo and surrounding areas have been partially suspended.
The match is scheduled at the Sano International Cricket Ground in the Kanto region, causing concern among organizers and fans. Although morning rain is forecast, weather reports indicate the precipitation will significantly decrease during the afternoon match.
Coastal areas, Chiba Prefecture, and the Izu Islands have received over 300 millimeters of rainfall since Saturday, with potential flash floods and landslides expected from linear rain bands. The Japan Meteorological Agency warned that rainfall could exceed normal September averages to set a new record.
