Typhoon Dujuan is heading towards the eastern shores of Japan, and officials in the country have warned of potential flooding and landslides. This storm, approaching the Tokyo metropolitan area with wind speeds of 144 kilometers per hour, has canceled hundreds of flights and created a dangerous situation for residents.
Weather Forecasts and Their Impact
Typhoon Dujuan is currently about 110 kilometers from Hajiujima Island, one of Tokyo's most remote islands, and is expected to reach near Tokyo in the coming hours. The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) has announced that weather conditions could deteriorate rapidly. According to this agency, total rainfall by Tuesday may exceed the average monthly rainfall for September, indicating heavy and unprecedented rainfall.
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Impact on Services and Travel
Officials have also warned of the possibility of linear rainfall bands forming over central Japan and the Kanto region, which includes Tokyo and surrounding prefectures. These bands can produce intense and sudden rainfall for several hours over narrow areas, increasing the risk of rainfall-related incidents such as flash floods and landslides.
Currently, more than 4,000 households in Chiba Prefecture, Japan, are without electricity. In Aichi Prefecture, which is currently hosting the Asian Games, a horse racing event has been postponed to Tuesday due to weather conditions. Additionally, the Tokyo Game Show, one of the largest video game trade shows in the world, has been closed on its final day due to the storm.
Typhoon Dujuan may also disrupt travel plans during Japan's recently started "Silver Week," which typically sees an increase in domestic travel. On Monday, Japanese airlines, including Japan Airlines, canceled 120 domestic flights and 15 international flights, while All Nippon Airways canceled 140 domestic flights. Some rail services have also been suspended on lines in Tokyo and neighboring areas.
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