Torrential rains brought by Japan typhoon kill four, NHK says

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1. 19d ago

   Typhoon Dujuan Slams Eastern Japan, Forcing Mass Evacuations

   Typhoon Dujuan has slammed eastern Japan with maximum winds reaching 194 kilometers per hour, prompting authorities to order evacuations for 1.67 million people. Flood and landslide warnings currently grip Tokyo as the severe weather system impacts the region. This follows earlier tropical activity that triggered power outages and factory closures across parts of the country, while heavy rains and related weather hazards continue to pose risks to millions of residents in the path of the storm.

   Why it matters

   Japan faces frequent typhoon threats during the tropical cyclone season, which historically produces numerous severe storms between May and November in the northwestern Pacific Ocean. Past seasons demonstrate the destructive potential of these systems through widespread infrastructure damage, deadly landslides, and severe transportation disruptions. Emergency responses regularly require large-scale evacuations to protect populations from rapid flooding and mudslides.

   What is confirmed

   • Typhoon Dujuan slams eastern Japan with winds up to 194 km/h.
   • Typhoon Dujuan forces 1.67 million people to evacuate.
   • Flood and landslide warnings grip Tokyo.

   Still unconfirmed

   • Istanbul recorded its highest rainfall in 76 years, reaching 240 kg per square meter according to Istanbul Governor Davut Gul.

   What to watch next

   • Official casualty reports from Japanese authorities regarding Typhoon Dujuan
   • Updates on Tokyo flood and landslide containment measures
   • Lifting of evacuation orders as the storm system moves away
   Sources used for this update (4)

   1. en.parapolitika.gr — Typhoon Dujuan strikes Japan: 1.67 million ordered to ...
   2. en.apa.az — Istanbul records highest rainfall in 76 years, with 240 kg ...
   3. en.wikipedia.org — 1989 Pacific typhoon season - Wikipedia
   4. news.web.nhk — 気象・災害の最新ニュース一覧 | NHKニュース
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2. 25d ago

   Typhoon Shanshan Kills Three in Japan Amid Severe Weather

   Typhoon Shanshan struck Kyushu with winds up to two hundred fifty-two kilometers per hour, triggering power outages and widespread evacuations. The severe weather caused a landslide in central Japan that killed three people, while heavy rain and severe weather warnings continue across the region. The storm has forced factory closures and caused significant travel disruptions. Meanwhile, Hurricane Isaias has left at least four people dead as millions face ongoing threats from torrential rains, flooding, and tornadoes.

   Why it matters

   Japan faces severe storm impacts as Typhoon Shanshan brings extreme winds and heavy rain to the region. This adds to regional storm strains following previous incidents involving Typhoon Dujuan near Tokyo. In the broader context of global tropical weather, Hurricane Isaias has simultaneously caused fatalities and widespread threats from flooding and tornadoes.

   What is confirmed

   • Hurricane Isaias has killed at least four people.

   Still unconfirmed

   • Typhoon Shanshan is Japan's strongest storm this year, hit Kyushu with winds up to two hundred fifty-two kilometers per hour, causing power outages and three fatalities from a landslide in central Japan.
   • Millions of people remain under threat from torrential rains, flooding, and tornadoes related to Hurricane Isaias.
   • Heavy rain and severe weather warnings remain in effect in Japan, alongside significant travel disruptions and factory closures.

   What to watch next

   • Further casualty reports from Kyushu and central Japan as rescue operations proceed
   • Updates on travel disruptions and factory reopening schedules across the affected region
   Sources used for this update (2)

   1. thaitimes.com — Typhoon Shanshan Hits Kyushu, Japan’s Strongest Storm of the ...
   2. www.nbcnews.com — Hurricane Isaias kills at least four people as millions are ...
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3. 30d ago

   Typhoon Dujuan Kills Two in Japan as Regional Storms Bring Death Tolls

   Typhoon Dujuan left at least two people dead and five injured in Japan, with thousands of houses near Tokyo remaining in the dark. This event aligns with separate severe storm impacts across Asia, including flash floods in Guangdong province resulting in four confirmed deaths from a typhoon outer rainband on October 5, 2026. Additionally, a mountain landslide triggered by heavy storms swept through a rural Yunnan village on October 3, 2026, burying homes and leaving four residents dead.

   Why it matters

   These weather events follow heavy disruptions in Japan, where record rainfall in Tokyo's Chiba prefecture previously stranded 7,000 travelers at Narita Airport and caused widespread transport chaos. The typhoon earlier dropped 832 millimeters of rain in 48 hours, triggered evacuation advisories for over 1.6 million people, and cut power to thousands of homes in the Tokyo region while grounding hundreds of flights and suspending bullet train services.

   What is confirmed

   • Typhoon Dujuan left at least two people dead and five injured in Japan, while thousands of houses near Tokyo remained without power.
   • Severe flash flooding triggered by a typhoon's outer rainband swept across Guangdong province on October 5, 2026, resulting in four confirmed deaths.
   • A mountain landslide triggered by heavy storms swept through a rural Yunnan village on October 3, 2026, burying homes and leaving four residents dead.

   Still unconfirmed

   • Jiji Press previously reported a higher death toll of 14 in Shisui, Chiba Prefecture.

   What to watch next

   • Restoration of power to thousands of houses near Tokyo
   • Official updates on casualty figures from Japanese authorities related to Typhoon Dujuan
   Sources used for this update (3)

   1. gbcode.rthk.hk — Two die as typhoon leaves homes near Tokyo in dark - RTHK
   2. www.banxnetwork.com — Typhoon Outer Rainband Causes Severe Guangdong Flash Floods ...
   3. www.banxnetwork.com — Four Dead After Torrential Downpour Triggers Devastating ...
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4. 34d ago

   Record Japan Rainfall Strands 7,000 Travelers

   Record rainfall in Tokyo's Chiba prefecture stranded 7,000 travelers at Narita Airport, causing transport chaos and power outages after a storm killed four people. This follows previous reports that Typhoon Dujuan dropped 832 mm of rain in 48 hours, triggered evacuation advisories for over 1.6 million people, cut power to thousands of homes in the Tokyo region, and grounded hundreds of flights while suspending bullet train services. Jiji Press previously reported a higher death toll of 14 in Shisui, Chiba Prefecture.

   Why it matters

   Severe weather events in Japan frequently disrupt critical infrastructure, isolating major transport hubs like Narita Airport and halting bullet train services. These intense meteorological systems routinely force widespread evacuations across the nation. Discrepancies in storm-related casualties highlight the evolving nature of initial reporting during major weather disasters.

   What is confirmed

   • Record rainfall in Tokyo's Chiba prefecture stranded 7,000 travelers at Narita airport, causing transport chaos and power outages.

   Still unconfirmed

   • Torrential rains brought by a Japan typhoon killed four people, according to NHK.
   • The death toll from Typhoon Dujuan reached 14 in Japan, according to Jiji Press reports from Shisui, Chiba Prefecture.

   What to watch next

   • Official updates on casualty figures from Japanese authorities
   • Restoration timelines for stranded passengers at Narita Airport
   Sources used for this update (5)

   1. beijingpost.com — Typhoon Ragasa Leaves Trail of Destruction Across East Asia ...
   2. en.apa.az — Three hurt in Houthi attacks on two Saudi airports yesterday
   3. cde.news — Severe Flooding Strands 7,000 at Tokyo's Narita Airport
   4. en.apa.az — Netanyahu: Saudis interrogating flydubai suspect, we believe ...
   5. 7news.com.au — Japan News: Latest & Breaking Japan News Headlines & Updates ...
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5. 36d ago

   Typhoon Dujuan Death Toll Climbs to 14 in Japan

   The death toll from Typhoon Dujuan has risen to 14 in Japan, according to Jiji Press reports from Shisui, Chiba Prefecture. The storm previously battered the country with torrential rain, destructive winds, and severe flooding, triggering evacuation advisories for over 1.6 million people. The severe weather dropped 832 mm of rain in 48 hours over parts of the nation, cut power to thousands of homes in the Tokyo region, and grounded hundreds of flights while suspending bullet train services.

   Why it matters

   Typhoon Dujuan ranked as the 25th storm of the year, bringing widespread disruption to transportation networks and public events, including the early closure of the Tokyo Game Show and flooded stations in Kamakura. Authorities previously tracked heavy damage and widespread travel chaos across the Tokyo-Osaka corridor.

   What is confirmed

   • The death toll from Typhoon Dujuan rose to 14 in Japan.

   What to watch next

   • Updates on recovery efforts in affected regions
   • Final assessments of infrastructure damage
   Sources used for this update (2)

   1. www.nippon.com — Death Toll from Typhoon Dujuan Rises to 14 in Japan, A Week ...
   2. www.breitbart.com — Gabrielle Abrahamson, Author at Breitbart
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6. 38d ago

   Typhoon Dujuan Batters Japan

   Typhoon Dujuan has battered Japan with torrential rain, destructive winds, and severe flooding, triggering evacuation advisories for over 1.6 million people. The storm dropped 832 mm of rain in 48 hours over parts of the country, causing power cuts across thousands of homes in the Tokyo region and leaving transportation in chaos. Japan Airlines and ANA cancelled 275 flights on Monday alone, while the Tokyo-Osaka bullet train was suspended mid-storm and holiday travel faced widespread disruptions. Floodwaters swamped Kamakura's iconic station, and the storm forced an early close to the Tokyo Game Show.

   Why it matters

   Eastern Japan prefectures, particularly Chiba and Kanagawa, suffered major impacts with damaged homes and landslides. Dujuan stands as the country's 25th typhoon this year, with rainfall threatening to break Japan's entire September monthly record.

   What is confirmed

   • Typhoon Dujuan dropped 832 mm of rain in 48 hours over parts of Japan.
   • The storm triggered evacuation advisories for over 1.6 million people in Japan.
   • Japan Airlines and ANA cancelled 275 flights Monday alone.
   • The Tokyo-Osaka bullet train was suspended mid-storm.
   • Floodwaters swamped Kamakura's iconic station, and the storm forced an early close to the Tokyo Game Show.
   • Dujuan is the country's 25th typhoon this year.
   • Eastern Japan prefectures, particularly Chiba and Kanagawa, suffered major impacts with damaged homes and landslides.
   • The typhoon caused power cuts across thousands of homes in the Tokyo region and prompted evacuation orders and flood warnings.

   Still unconfirmed

   • Typhoon Dujuan has killed four people.
   • Typhoon Dujuan has left 12 dead and 3 missing in Japan after record rain triggered landslides and embankment breaches in Chiba.
   • Typhoon Dujuan has left 45,000 houses without power.
   • Typhoon Dujuan left 8 dead and 5 missing in Japan's Kanto region after record rain triggered landslides, damaging over 500 homes.

   What to watch next

   • Official updates on the final confirmed death and missing person tolls from Japanese authorities.
   • Assessments of whether rainfall totals broke Japan's entire September monthly record following Tuesday's weather.
   • Restoration updates for power cuts and suspended transportation networks including bullet trains and flights.
   Sources used for this update (4)

   1. www.wionews.com — Typhoon Dujuan batters Japan with torrential rain - WION
   2. www.natureworldnews.com — Typhoon Dujuan Death Toll Reaches 12 in Japan After Record ...
   3. www.thedailystar.net — Typhoon Dujuan leaves four dead in Japan, 45,000 houses ...
   4. ryukoch.com — Typhoon Dujuan Kills 8 in Japan Amid Record Rain - ryukoch.com
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7. 40d ago

   Typhoon Dujuan Death Toll Rises to 11 in Japan

   Typhoon Dujuan has killed 11 people in Japan following torrential rains, destructive winds, and severe flooding. The storm dropped 832 mm of rain in 48 hours over parts of the country. Eastern Japan prefectures, particularly Chiba and Kanagawa, suffered major impacts with damaged homes and landslides. Public broadcaster NHK and other sources report multiple missing persons, while holiday travel faced widespread disruptions. The typhoon also caused power cuts across thousands of homes in the Tokyo region and prompted evacuation orders and flood warnings.

   Why it matters

   The disaster unfolded as a combination of warm seas, autumn rain fronts, and the storm system created extreme downpours from the 25th typhoon of the year. Eastern regions experienced severe inundation and landslips that heavily disrupted infrastructure and transport during a holiday period. The rising death toll reflects the severe vulnerability of coastal and river-adjacent prefectures to rapid flooding.

   What is confirmed

   • Typhoon Dujuan has killed 11 people in Japan after hitting the country with torrential rains and destructive winds.
   • The storm brought 832 mm of rain that flooded Japan in 48 hours.
   • Heavy rain from the storm caused flooding and landslides in the eastern Japan prefectures of Chiba and Kanagawa.

   Still unconfirmed

   • Six people remain missing according to initial public broadcaster reports, while subsequent local updates mention at least five missing.

   What to watch next

   • Search and rescue operations for the remaining missing individuals
   • Updated infrastructure damage assessments across Chiba and Kanagawa
   • Restoration timelines for power and disrupted holiday travel routes
   Sources used for this update (5)

   1. piqmarkets.com — Typhoon Dujuan kills four in Japan, disrupts holiday travel
   2. www.downtoearth.org.in — Typhoon Dujuan: How 832 mm of rain flooded Japan in 48 hours
   3. japan-forward.com — Typhoon Dujuan Batters Japan, Leaving at Least Nine Dead
   4. english.news.cn — Death toll rises to 11 following typhoon-induced downpours in ...
   5. news.tuoitre.vn — 3 more confirmed dead in Japan after typhoon Dujuan
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8. 41d ago

   Typhoon Dujuan kills four in Japan, six missing

   Torrential rains brought by Typhoon Dujuan have killed four people and left six missing in Japan, according to public broadcaster NHK. The typhoon has caused landslides and severe floods in the Tokyo region, prompting widespread evacuation orders and flood warnings. The storm has also disrupted electricity supply to thousands of homes.

   Why it matters

   Typhoon Dujuan is the latest extreme weather event to hit Japan, which has experienced a year of unusually intense rain, floods, and tropical cyclones. The storm has brought record rainfalls to the country, ravaging areas near Tokyo and prompting authorities to issue severe flood and landslide warnings.

   What is confirmed

   • Four people have been killed by landslides caused by Typhoon Dujuan in Japan.
   • Six people are missing after landslides caused by Typhoon Dujuan in Japan.
   • Typhoon Dujuan has caused widespread power outages, snapping electricity supply to about 45,000 homes.

   Still unconfirmed

   • Nine people have been reported dead and four missing in some prefectures.

   What to watch next

   • Further updates on the death toll and number of missing persons
   • Reports on the extent of damage and disruption caused by the typhoon
   • Official statements from Japanese authorities on the response to the disaster
   Sources used for this update (7)

   1. www.nbcnews.com — Torrential rains brought by Japan typhoon kill four, NHK says
   2. www.japantimes.co.jp — Typhoon Dujuan leaves at least nine dead and four missing ...
   3. www.thestandard.com.hk — Torrential rains brought by Japan typhoon kill four, NHK says - The Standard
   4. www.timeslive.co.za — Torrential rains brought by Japan typhoon kill four ...
   5. www.asiaone.com — Torrential rains brought by Japan typhoon kill two, NHK says, Asia News - AsiaOne
   6. www.thestar.com.my — Torrential rains brought by Japan typhoon kill two, NHK says | The Star
   7. www.thestar.com.my — At least four killed as typhoon batters coast | The Star
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9. 45d ago

   Typhoon Dujuan Leaves Nine Dead in Japan

   Typhoon Dujuan has battered eastern Japan with torrential rains, triggering severe floods and landslides in the Tokyo region. Millions of residents faced evacuation orders as the powerful storm approached the eastern coast. According to media reports, the death toll has climbed to nine people, while several others remain missing. The storm brought record rainfalls to the country, ravaging areas near Tokyo and prompting authorities to issue widespread flood and landslide warnings.

   Why it matters

   The disaster unfolded as Typhoon Dujuan struck eastern Japan, making landfall and unleashing destructive weather across the Kanto region. Evacuation warnings affected millions of people as heavy downpours overwhelmed local infrastructure. The storm follows a trajectory of severe weather systems that regularly threaten the region, forcing authorities to prioritize mass evacuations.

   What is confirmed

   • Typhoon Dujuan brought heavy rain and triggered floods and landslides in Japan, leaving at least nine people dead.
   • Millions of people were urged to evacuate as the powerful typhoon approached and hit eastern Japan.
   • Four people remain missing in the wake of the storm.

   What to watch next

   • Official updates on the search and rescue operations for the missing individuals
   • Assessments of total property damage and infrastructure repairs in the Tokyo region
   Sources used for this update (12)

   1. reuters.com — Typhoon approaches eastern Japan, prompting flood and landslide warnings
   2. BBC — Japan typhoon: Evacuations ordered in Tokyo as Dujuan threatens floods and landslides
   3. BBC — Millions urged to evacuate as powerful Typhoon Dujuan hits Japan
   4. Japan Wire by Kyodo News — Heavy rain hits Tokyo area as typhoon approaches eastern coast, killing 2
   5. Reuters — Torrential rains brought by Japan typhoon kill two, NHK says
   6. japantimes.co.jp — At least four dead and six missing in Kanto in wake of Typhoon Dujuan
   7. nytimes.com — Typhoon Dujuan Brings Record Rain to Japan, Killing 5 People
   8. Japan Wire by Kyodo News — 2 more people confirmed dead after heavy rain in Tokyo region
   9. The Guardian — Floods, landslides and storms: Typhoon Dujuan ravages Japan – in pictures
   10. The Japan Times — Typhoon Dujuan leaves at least nine dead and four missing near Tokyo
   11. Euronews.com — At least four dead and six missing in Japan day after Typhoon Dujuan made landfall
   12. Japan Today — Death toll climbs to 9 from landslides, flooding; 4 still missing
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