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Typhoon Dujuan has carved a path of destruction across Japan’s east coast, leaving at least four people dead and six others missing. The storm brought torrential rainfall, triggering widespread flooding and devastating landslides in the greater Tokyo area. While the storm has since moved northeast into the sea and sunny skies have returned, the region remains on high alert as emergency services continue their search for the missing and assess the extensive damage left in the typhoon's wake.
The casualties were concentrated in the Chiba and Kanagawa prefectures, where the terrain proved particularly vulnerable to the intense precipitation. In Chiba, officials confirmed three fatalities resulting directly from landslides that swept through residential areas. In Kanagawa, a woman tragically lost her life when a landslide struck her home. Ibaraki prefecture also reported significant impacts as the storm moved across the region, causing multiple property damages and forced evacuations for those in the path of rising floodwaters.
Transportation across the region was severely crippled by the extreme weather conditions. Local rail networks and air services faced temporary but significant disruptions, leaving commuters stranded as operators waited for the storm to pass. Numerous homes have been reported damaged or destroyed, and local utilities have been working to restore services to the most affected communities. The scale of the property damage is still being calculated as authorities gain better access to areas previously cut off by floods.
Despite the return of sunshine, meteorological experts have warned that the danger is far from over. The ground remains heavily saturated from the unprecedented rainfall, which significantly increases the risk of further landslides even without additional rain. Residents in hilly or mountainous areas have been advised to remain vigilant and follow any evacuation orders issued by local governments. As the typhoon moves away into the northeast sea, the focus of the Japanese authorities has shifted from emergency response to recovery and the long-term stabilization of affected slopes.