Typhoon Dujuan kills two and leaves four missing in Japan

At least two people have been killed and four others remain missing after Typhoon Dujuan brought record rainfall, flooding and landslides to parts of Japan, state media reported on Tuesday.

According to public broadcaster NHK, the storm produced record rainfall in the Kanto region and Tokyo’s outlying islands, triggering floods and landslides. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a Level 5 landslide warning, the highest alert level, and urged residents in affected areas to remain vigilant.

Flooding continues after storm moves away

Although the typhoon was moving away from Japan, flooding continued in parts of Chiba prefecture, near Tokyo. Landslides were also reported in Yokosuka, in neighboring Kanagawa prefecture.

Two people were killed in Chiba and Kanagawa prefectures. Search-and-rescue operations continued for at least four people reported missing after landslides struck their homes.

Damage reported in Tokyo

In Tokyo’s Naka-Meguro area, a residential retaining wall collapsed following the heavy rain, sending concrete blocks, rocks and other debris onto a narrow street and damaging a vehicle. Police barriers and tape were placed around the site while Tokyo Fire Department personnel inspected the area.