Typhoon Dujuan Forces Mass Cancellations and Evacuations in Japan
Forecasters warn that Typhoon Dujuan could bring record rainfall to the Tokyo region as it nears Japan.
Typhoon Dujuan is bearing down on Japan, prompting hundreds of flight cancellations and evacuation advisories affecting more than 1 million people. The storm is approaching the Tokyo area, where forecasters say it could produce record-breaking rainfall.
Authorities have urged residents in vulnerable areas to leave before conditions deteriorate. The combination of strong winds and heavy rain raises the risk of flooding and landslides, particularly if rainfall totals reach the record levels predicted.
While the storm's exact track remains subject to change, the preparations reflect the seriousness of the threat. The scale of the evacuation orders and flight disruptions underscores how quickly conditions are expected to worsen as Dujuan moves closer to land.
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