Japan typhoon causes travel chaos with 500 flights cancelled and tourist attractions closed

Japan typhoon causes travel chaos with 500 flights cancelled and tourist attractions closed Typhoon Dujuan is causing major disruption with hundreds of flights cancelled at the Haneda and Narita airports in Kanto and railway services suspended across large parts of Chiba Prefecture Almost 500 flights have been cancelled in Japan with railway services suspended and tourist attractions closed as powerful Typhoon Dujuan nears the country's east coast. The disruption is affecting the Haneda and Narita airports in Kanto, with trains suspended across large parts of Chiba Prefecture. Major stretches of expressways are also closed off as the typhoon is expected to intensify. About 40,000 passengers are understood to be affected by the air travel disruption. Typhoon Dujuan, which is currently passing near the Boso Peninsula in Chiba Prefecture near Tokyo, is bringing 78mph sustained winds and gusts of up to 112mph. Record rainfall is forecast as well, Japan Meteorological Agency said, warning people in coastal areas about potential landslides. This is a Breaking News story. You’ll be more likely to see our stories when any big news breaks in future by simply by clicking this link. You can also join The Mirror’s WhatsApp Community or follow us on Google News, Flipboard, Apple News, TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and Threads - or visit The Mirror homepage.