Typhoon Dujuan has killed at least four people and injured 22 in Japan, causing landslides, travel disruption and widespread power outages before moving away from the country on Tuesday.
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Key facts
- At least four people were killed and 22 injured, according to the Guardian.
- The storm brought violent winds of 144km/h (89mph).
- Tens of thousands of homes near Tokyo remained without power, with earlier reports of almost 50,000 homes cut off.
- Rescuers were searching for missing people in collapsed homes.
- Dujuan was moving away from Japan on Tuesday morning, allowing most warnings to be downgraded.
Typhoon Dujuan has killed at least four people and injured 22 in Japan after sweeping through the region with heavy rain, landslides and powerful winds, authorities said on Tuesday, according to the Guardian.
The storm brought violent winds of 144km/h (89mph) as it moved across the country. Earlier reports on Tuesday had put the death toll at two, before it was revised upward as the scale of the damage became clearer.
Rescuers were searching for missing people in collapsed homes following the landslides triggered by the storm, according to the Guardian. The heavy rain also caused travel chaos across the affected areas.
Tens of thousands of houses near Tokyo remained without power after Dujuan passed through, authorities said. Earlier reporting indicated that almost 50,000 homes had been cut off from electricity.
By Tuesday morning, Dujuan was moving away from Japan, allowing authorities to downgrade most heavy rain and landslide warnings. The easing conditions were expected to aid recovery and rescue efforts in the worst-hit areas.
The full extent of the casualties and damage remained unclear as emergency crews continued their work. Figures reported during the storm were subject to revision as more information emerged.
Why it matters
Powerful typhoons like Dujuan pose a serious risk to life and infrastructure in densely populated regions such as those around Tokyo, where landslides and prolonged power outages can affect large numbers of people. The event underscores the ongoing threat severe storms present to Japan and the challenges faced by rescue and recovery teams in their aftermath.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were killed by Typhoon Dujuan in Japan?
According to the Guardian, at least four people were killed and 22 were injured after Typhoon Dujuan swept through Japan, with rescuers still searching for missing people in collapsed homes.
How strong was Typhoon Dujuan?
The storm brought violent winds of 144km/h (89mph), according to the Guardian.
How many homes lost power during the storm?
Tens of thousands of houses near Tokyo remained without power, with earlier reports indicating almost 50,000 homes were cut off from electricity.
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- At least four people killed in Japan as typhoon Dujuan triggers heavy rain, landslides
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