Key facts
- Typhoon Dujuan caused flooding in Niigata Prefecture, Japan.
- A Japanese carp farm lost 100,000 Nishikigoi.
- The fish were lost due to floodwaters overwhelming the farm's containment.
Typhoon Dujuan brought torrential rain and strong winds to Japan, causing widespread flooding, particularly in Niigata Prefecture. One of the affected areas was a farm specializing in Nishikigoi, a type of ornamental carp highly valued in Japan. The severe weather overwhelmed the farm's enclosures, resulting in the loss of an estimated 100,000 fish. The owner of the farm reported the significant damage and loss of the valuable stock.