Typhoon Dujuan disrupts Japan transport, forces event cancellations
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Typhoon Dujuan, with sustained winds of 126 km/h and gusts up to 180 km/h, is disrupting transportation and forcing closures across eastern Japan. All Nippon Airways grounded flights to and from Hachijo Island, and JR East suspended some rail services in Chiba prefecture. The storm is forecast to pass near the Boso Peninsula on Monday, bringing record rainfall through Tuesday.
Key Facts
- Typhoon Dujuan has sustained winds of 126 km/h and gusts up to 180 km/h.
- All Nippon Airways grounded flights to and from Hachijo Island south of Tokyo.
- JR East suspended some rail services in Chiba prefecture, home to Narita Airport.
- Japan's Meteorological Agency warned rainfall could reach 350 mm in the Tokai region, 300 mm in Kanto and Izu Islands, and 200 mm in Tohoku.
- Concerts scheduled for Monday at the Rock in Japan music festival and the Tokyo Game Show's Monday programme were cancelled.
Transport Disruption
All Nippon Airways grounded flights to and from Hachijo Island south of Tokyo, which is experiencing heavy rains and strong winds. JR East, a major rail company, suspended some services in Chiba prefecture, home to Narita Airport. Typhoon Dujuan is forecast to pass near the Boso Peninsula in Chiba prefecture near Tokyo on Monday.
Rainfall Warnings
Japan's Meteorological Agency warned Dujuan could bring record rainfall through Tuesday and urged residents in coastal areas to stay alert for landslides. Rainfall could reach up to 350 mm in the Tokai region, 300 mm in the Kanto and Izu Islands, and 200 mm in Tohoku, the agency said. The agency also warned that the typhoon could cause severe flooding in low-lying areas.
Event Cancellations
Dujuan, Japan's 25th typhoon of the year, hit in the midst of a five-day holiday and forced the cancellation of several events. Concerts scheduled for Monday at the Rock in Japan music festival were cancelled, and the Tokyo Game Show cancelled Monday's programme. Organisers of the Asian Games in Aichi prefecture and Nagoya said typhoon-related concerns put people off attending the opening ceremony on Sunday, leaving parts of the 30,000-seat stadium visibly empty.
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