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Typhoon Dujuan kills two near Tokyo

5 sourcesUpdated 22 Sept 2026, 12:13 am Coverage regionsGlobal
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Typhoon Dujuan struck near Tokyo with winds of about 144 kilometres per hour.

Reports differed on casualties, with local authorities or NHK citing two deaths and one account saying at least four deaths and 22 injuries.

The storm prompted evacuation advisories for over 1.6 million people.

Flights were cancelled and some rail services were suspended, while tens of thousands of homes lost power.

Why it mattersThe storm’s deaths, power outages, and transport disruptions show how severe weather can quickly threaten public safety and regional mobility.
More context

Heavy rain and flood risks remained as the storm moved northeast.

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What coverage agrees on

Across the reporting, Typhoon Dujuan is described as a powerful storm near Tokyo that disrupted transport and prompted widespread evacuation advisories. The accounts also agree that rain and flooding risks were a major concern.

What is changing or disputed

The casualty count remains inconsistent across the reports, with one account citing two deaths and four missing and another citing at least four deaths and 22 injuries. Details on the full scale of damage and outages may still be updated as officials report more information.

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This view focuses on Typhoon Dujuan kills two in Japan, causes travel chaos near Tokyo. It also highlights Typhoon Dujuan: at least two killed in Japan as thousands left without power.

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Al Jazeera Neutral framing Provisional rating

Typhoon Dujuan kills two in Japan, causes travel chaos near Tokyo

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Al Jazeera reports that Typhoon Dujuan struck near Tokyo with winds of about 144 kilometres per hour, triggering evacuation advisories for over 1.6 million people. The storm caused widespread travel disruptions, including flight cancellations by Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways, as well as the suspension of some rail services. Kyodo News cited local authorities reporting two confirmed deaths, while the Japan Meteorological Agency warned of record-breaking heavy rain and potential ongoing flood risks as the storm moved northeast.

The Guardian Neutral framing Provisional rating

Typhoon Dujuan: at least two killed in Japan as thousands left without power

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The Guardian reports that Typhoon Dujuan caused significant destruction near Tokyo, bringing violent winds of 144 km/h and leaving tens of thousands of homes without power. According to authorities and broadcaster NHK, the storm resulted in at least four deaths and 22 injuries, while prompting non-mandatory evacuation advisories for over 1.6 million residents. The article also notes transport disruptions, event cancellations, and record rainfall levels, while mentioning that scientists attribute intensified heavy rain risks to human-driven climate change.

AsiaOne Neutral framing Reported

Torrential rains brought by Japan typhoon kill two, NHK says, Asia News

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AsiaOne reports, citing public broadcaster NHK, that torrential rains from Typhoon Dujuan caused landslides in Japan, killing two people and leaving four missing. The storm cut electricity supply to nearly 50,000 homes in the region, according to a statement from Tokyo Electric Power Co. Rescuers searched for missing persons in areas such as Miura and Yokosuka, where mud flows damaged homes. The publication also notes that Dujuan is part of a broader pattern of extreme weather events across the globe this year.