Japan Islands Brace as Dujuan Threatens to Regain Typhoon Status

Typhoon Track, Wind Speeds, and Landfall Outlook

Dujuan briefly reached typhoon status before weakening to a tropical storm, but forecasters expect it to restrengthen back to a typhoon. Sustained winds could reach 80 mph, with gusts approaching 100 mph, according to meteorological data. As of Monday afternoon, the year’s 25th named storm was located about 130 kilometers southeast of Katsuura in Chiba Prefecture, moving northeast at 35 kph with an atmospheric pressure of 960 hectopascals at its center.

Rainfall Totals and Evacuation Warnings in Japan

Evacuation orders and advisories are in place as the storm coincides with the Silver Week holidays, which run through Wednesday. Northern parts of the Izu island chain received a Level 5 landslide warning, while parts of the Kanto region received Level 4 warnings for heavy rain, landslides, and flooding. In the 24 hours through Monday afternoon, Izu Oshima recorded 672.5 millimeters of rainfall, and Chiba Prefecture’s Kimitsu city saw 324 mm, the Japan Meteorological Agency reported. One person was confirmed dead in Miyazaki Prefecture as a result of the typhoon, and another sustained minor injuries.

Transport and Event Disruptions Across the Kanto Region

The severe weather has forced widespread cancellations across transportation and cultural schedules. Japan Airlines canceled 120 domestic flights and All Nippon Airlines canceled 140 flights, according to NHK. East Japan Railway suspended operations on some lines in Chiba, Ibaraki, and western Tokyo. Meanwhile, the Tokyo Game Show cut its five-day schedule short by canceling its Monday program.

Atlantic Hurricane Season and European Heatwave Trends

Meanwhile, the Atlantic hurricane season remains unusually quiet. Tropical Storm Fay developed southwest of the Azores, but forecasters do not expect it to strengthen further. This extends the record for the latest first hurricane to form in a hurricane season during the satellite era, with previous records set on September 11 in 2002 and 2013. In Europe, Spain and Portugal are experiencing a late-season blast of summer heat, with temperatures in regions like Santiago de Compostela reaching up to 35 degrees Celsius on Tuesday—about 12 degrees above the typical daytime high.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current status of Tropical Storm Dujuan?

Dujuan is moving northeast off the coast of Japan with maximum sustained winds of 40 meters per second and gusts up to 55 meters per second, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency.

Where are the highest evacuation alerts active?

Northern parts of the Izu island chain hold a Level 5 landslide warning, while areas in the Kanto region have received Level 4 warnings for heavy rain, landslides, and flooding.

How is transportation affected in Japan?

Airlines including Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airlines have canceled domestic flights, and East Japan Railway has suspended operations on multiple regional lines.

What records are being broken in the Atlantic?

The Atlantic hurricane season continues to hold a record for the latest first hurricane formation in the satellite era, as Tropical Storm Fay is not expected to intensify into a hurricane.