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Typhoon Dujuan, the 25th of the season, has moved toward central and eastern Japan, causing major disruptions to transport and public life. The typhoon is expected to pass over the Boso Peninsula in Chiba Prefecture.
Operative Information Center-OMM reports that the Japan Meteorological Agency issued an official statement to this effect.
According to the statement, the typhoon is accompanied by storms and torrential rain, with winds near its center reaching 35 meters per second (126 kilometers per hour) and up to 50 meters per second (180 kilometers per hour) during periods of severe weather. All Nippon Airways postponed flights to Hachijo Island, while train services were suspended in Chiba and surrounding areas. Forecasters warned that rainfall in the Tokai region could reach 350 millimeters, raising the risk of flooding and landslides.
The typhoon has also affected Japan’s five-day holiday period and mass events. Some programs at the Rock in Japan music festival and Tokyo Game Show were canceled. Equestrian events at the Asian Games held in Aichi-Nagoya were postponed, while attendance at a number of outdoor events fell sharply.
Japan’s Meteorological Agency regularly issues alerts during typhoons to help residents prepare for hazards including flooding, landslides and high winds. Authorities have urged people in affected areas to monitor official updates and avoid unnecessary travel.
