Millions urged to evacuate as powerful Typhoon Dujuan hits Japan
Summary
Typhoon Dujuan has hit Japan, causing nearly two million people to evacuate and leading to power outages, flight cancellations, and suspensions of rail services. The storm brought strong winds and heavy rain, and officials have issued various warnings, with some still in place in parts of Japan.Key Facts
- Around two million people in Japan are under evacuation orders due to Typhoon Dujuan.
- The typhoon has sustained winds of 130 km/h (81 mph) and gusts up to 194 km/h (121 mph).
- Over 50,000 people lost power because of strong winds.
- Hundreds of flights were canceled and many train services suspended.
- Some heavy rain and landslide warnings remain in certain areas like Shinagawa Ward and Niijima Village.
- The storm occurred during a five-day holiday, causing cancellations of concerts and events like the Tokyo Game Show.
- Japan’s Prime Minister delayed a trip to the U.S. to monitor the storm’s effects.
- The typhoon is linked to the super El Niño weather pattern, which warms ocean waters and can make storms stronger.
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