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Over 1.6 million in Japan urged to evacuate as Typhoon Dujuan nears Tokyo

Over 1.6 million in Japan urged to evacuate as Typhoon Dujuan nears Tokyo
South China Morning Post Monday 21 September 2026, 10:44 UTC By Agence France-Presse 1 min read
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Advertisement Over 1.6 million in Japan urged to evacuate as Typhoon Dujuan nears Tokyo The total rainfall through Tuesday may exceed the monthly average for September, say weather forecasters. Landslides have already occurred 2-MIN READ2-MIN Hundreds of flights were cancelled and more than one million people were under evacuation advisories in Japan on Monday as Typhoon Dujuan approached the capital Tokyo, potentially bringing record rainfall.

Advertisement Over 1.6 million in Japan urged to evacuate as Typhoon Dujuan nears Tokyo The total rainfall through Tuesday may exceed the monthly average for September, say weather forecasters. Landslides have already occurred 2-MIN READ2-MIN Hundreds of flights were cancelled and more than one million people were under evacuation advisories in Japan on Monday as Typhoon Dujuan approached the capital Tokyo, potentially bringing record rainfall. In Sodegaura, Chiba, a woman in her 40s sustained minor injuries after driving into debris from a landslide. In Yokosuka, Kanagawa, rescue operations were underway for a female resident of a house struck by a landslide, with mud flowing inside. Eight houses in Chiba were damaged, including some that were submerged, according to the Fire and Disaster Management Agency. Select Voice Select Speed 1x AI-generated voice
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