Powerful Typhoon Dujuan Approaches Japan, Heavy Rain and Landslide Warnings Issued
Typhoon Dujuan is moving towards Japan, prompting heavy rain and landslide warnings across the eastern region.
Tokyo, September 21 (Daily Kiran) : A powerful typhoon named ‘Dujuan’ is advancing towards Japan, prompting alerts from the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA). The storm is expected to bring heavy rainfall, strong winds, flooding, and landslides as it moves closer to the eastern Pacific coast.
As of 10 a.m. local time, ‘Dujuan’ was located about 100 kilometers southwest of Hachijo Island, near Tokyo, moving north at a speed of approximately 25 kilometers per hour. The storm’s center recorded an atmospheric pressure of 960 hPa, with maximum wind gusts reaching up to 198 kilometers per hour.
This marks the 25th typhoon to form in the region this year. It is projected to pass near the Boso Peninsula in Chiba Prefecture between Monday evening and late night.
Heavy rainfall had already begun in eastern Japan’s Kanto-Koshin and central Tokai regions by Monday morning, according to reports from Xinhua News Agency. Several cities in Chiba have experienced flooding on roadways, prompting the JMA to issue a Level 4 landslide alert for certain areas of the prefecture.
The meteorological agency forecasts that within the next 24 hours, the Tokai region could receive up to 350 millimeters of rain, while Kanto and the Izu Islands may see around 300 millimeters, and northeastern Japan’s Tohoku region could get up to 200 millimeters.
The storm’s arrival coincides with a five-day holiday period in Japan. Authorities have advised the public to stay informed about weather updates and to take necessary precautions. Travelers are encouraged to reconsider their plans in the event of severe weather.
Transportation services have already been impacted, with some highways closed. Delays or cancellations are also anticipated for bullet train services connecting Tokyo and western Japan.
Earlier in August, Typhoon Chan-hom had made landfall in Ibaraki Prefecture, resulting in minor injuries to seven individuals across northeastern Japan, Ibaraki, and Tochigi Prefecture near Tokyo, according to reports from the Fire and Disaster Management Agency.
