Typhoon Dujuan is tracking close to Tokyo and battering Japan, with more than 1.9 million people placed under evacuation orders, according to the BBC.
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Key facts
- More than 1.9 million people are under evacuation orders in Japan, according to the BBC.
- Typhoon Dujuan is tracking close to Tokyo.
- The storm has triggered a rare evacuation alert.
- The BBC reported the typhoon is battering Japan.
Typhoon Dujuan is tracking close to Tokyo, prompting a rare evacuation alert as the storm batters Japan, according to the BBC.
More than 1.9 million people are under evacuation orders as the typhoon moves near the country, the BBC reported.
Further details on the typhoon’s path, expected landfall and potential impact were not immediately available in the source material.
Why it matters
Evacuation orders affecting more than 1.9 million people reflect the potential threat the storm poses as it tracks near Tokyo, one of the world's most populous urban regions. Further details on the typhoon's expected impact were not yet available.
Frequently asked questions
How many people are under evacuation orders?
According to the BBC, more than 1.9 million people are under evacuation orders as Typhoon Dujuan batters Japan.
Where is Typhoon Dujuan heading?
The BBC reports that Typhoon Dujuan is tracking close to Tokyo.
What kind of alert has been issued?
A rare evacuation alert has been triggered as the typhoon approaches, according to the BBC.
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- Typhoon Dujuan tracking close to Tokyo triggers rare evacuation alert
BBC Science: More than 1.9 million people are under evacuation orders as Typhoon Dujuan batters Japan.