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Typhoon Dujuan Nears Tokyo: Torrential Rain, Strong Winds, Flood Risk Threaten Kanto Region
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CNBC TV18•21-09-2026, 09:26
Typhoon Dujuan Nears Tokyo: Torrential Rain, Strong Winds, Flood Risk Threaten Kanto Region
- •Typhoon Dujuan is approaching Japan's Pacific coast, threatening the Tokyo metropolitan area and wider Kanto region with torrential rain, violent winds, and increased risk of flooding and landslides.
- •Japan's Meteorological Agency warns of rapidly deteriorating conditions as the typhoon passes close to Tokyo on Monday, with heavy rain expected to intensify from Monday afternoon.
- •Parts of the Izu Islands and Chiba Prefecture have already received over 300 mm of rain since Saturday, and linear rain bands could form over Kanto and central Japan, sharply increasing flash flood risk.
- •The storm is disrupting transport, with East Japan Railway warning of possible suspensions and delays across the greater Tokyo area from Sunday evening through Tuesday morning.
- •Authorities urge residents to remain alert for flooding, landslides, swollen rivers, and high waves as Dujuan, the 10th tropical cyclone to affect Japan since June, moves northeast after passing Kanto.
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Typhoon Dujuan is approaching Japan’s Pacific coast, threatening the Tokyo metropolitan area and the wider Kanto region, along with parts of the Izu Islands and Chiba Prefecture, with torrential rain, strong winds, and flood risks.
East Japan Railway has issued warnings about potential service suspensions and delays across the greater Tokyo area from Sunday evening through Tuesday morning due to the approaching storm.
Yes, organisers at the Asian Games in Aichi prefecture postponed the equestrian eventing competition by a day due to the approaching storm.
