Typhoon approaches eastern Japan, prompting flood and landslide warnings
· World · The Hindu, Reuters
A powerful typhoon was approaching Japan's Pacific coast on Monday, September 21, 2026, bringing torrential rain, violent winds and a heightened risk of landslides across the Kanto region and other parts of eastern Japan, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. Typhoon Dujuan was forecast to pass close to the Tokyo metropolitan area later in the day, with heavy rain already drenching parts of the Izu Islands, Chiba Prefecture and other Pacific coastal areas. Some locations recorded more than 300 mm of rainfall since Saturday, September 19, 2026, and downpours could intensify from Monday afternoon as the typhoon nears Kanto. Authorities cautioned that linear rain bands could form over Kanto and central Japan, sharply raising the risk of flash floods and other rain-related disasters. At the Asian Games in Aichi Prefecture, organisers postponed the equestrian eventing competition until Tuesday, September 22, 2026, due to the approaching typhoon. Typhoon Dujuan comes amid a year of extreme w
Why it matters
Residents in Tokyo and surrounding prefectures face heightened risks of flash floods and landslides, with potential disruption to transport, power and daily life. The postponement of the Asian Games equestrian event highlights the typhoon's impact on major regional events.
Read the original report — The Hindu
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