Key facts
- Typhoon Dujuan caused four deaths and six disappearances in Japan.
- The storm brought sustained winds of 130 km/h (81 mph) and gusts of 194 km/h (120 mph).
- Power was cut for 50,000 people.
- Hundreds of flights were suspended.
- The typhoon is the 25th to hit Japan this year.
Typhoon Dujuan battered Japan with torrential rains and destructive winds, resulting in four fatalities and six people missing, according to local reports. The storm's intensity, with sustained winds of 130 km/h (81 mph) and gusts reaching 194 km/h (120 mph), led to widespread power outages affecting 50,000 people and the suspension of hundreds of flights. Authorities had issued warnings of an "imminent threat to life" and urged 1.9 million people to seek shelter. The fatalities were attributed to landslides in Kanagawa and Chiba prefectures. The typhoon's arrival coincided with a five-day holiday, forcing the cancellation of events including the Rock in Japan music festival and parts of the Tokyo Game Show. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi offered condolences and proceeded with her scheduled trip to the United States, where she is set to speak at the UN General Assembly and meet with US President Donald Trump. The current typhoon season in Japan has seen 25 storms, with factors like a "super El Niño" contributing to increased storm intensity due to warmer ocean waters and increased atmospheric moisture. While El Niño's effect on the total number of typhoons is unclear, it can influence their formation, strength, and impact on specific regions, potentially exposing Japan to stronger storms.