Typhoon Dujuan is bearing down on eastern Japan, triggering flood and landslide warnings across the region, DW.com reports. According to the BBC, more than 1.9 million residents have been urged to evacuate as the storm batters Tokyo. Hundreds of flights have been cancelled, CNA reports, as the typhoon approaches the Japanese coast.
Reuters reports that the storm is moving toward eastern Japan, with authorities issuing warnings for flooding and landslides. Inquirer.net reports that the country is bracing for heavy rain and strong winds as the typhoon nears the eastern coastline.
The warnings cover a wide area of eastern Japan, including the capital. The evacuation guidance affecting more than 1.9 million people represents a large-scale precautionary measure, according to the BBC. Flight cancellations reported by CNA signal significant disruption to air travel, while the flood and landslide warnings from DW.com and Reuters point to risks from heavy rainfall and saturated ground.
Details on the storm's exact path, intensity and any damage have not been fully reported in the available material. The situation remains active, and figures may change as the typhoon progresses.
What to watch next: further updates on the storm's trajectory, any reports of damage or injuries, and whether evacuation orders are expanded or lifted as Typhoon Dujuan moves across eastern Japan.
