Typhoon Dujuan leaves nine dead in Japan

Typhoon Dujuan struck eastern Japan in September 2026, bringing record-breaking rainfall, strong winds of up to 144 kilometers per hour, and significant destruction. Authorities issued non-mandatory evacuation advisories for over 1.6 million residents in the Tokyo metropolitan area and surrounding prefectures, including Chiba, Kanagawa, and Shizuoka.

The disaster resulted in at least nine confirmed deaths, with initial reports of two, four, and seven casualties rising as search and rescue operations continued. At least four people were confirmed dead in the Chiba and Kanagawa prefectures, while search teams continue to look for four missing individuals following multiple landslides. Infrastructure was heavily impacted, with more than 45,000 households left without electricity, over 460 homes damaged, and 275 flights cancelled. Railway services were also disrupted across the region.

By September 22, the Japan Meteorological Agency confirmed that the storm had moved away from the coast toward the northeast and weakened. While major weather warnings were downgraded or lifted, the recovery process remains ongoing as local authorities assess the extent of the damage to homes and power grids.