According to public broadcaster NHK, torrential rains brought by a powerful typhoon lashing Japan’s Pacific coast caused landslides that killed two people and left four missing on Tuesday, while snapping electricity supply to nearly 50,000 homes. The storm represents the latest extreme weather event in a year of unusually intense rain, floods, and tropical cyclones hitting regions across the globe, from East Asia to North America and Europe.
Landslides and Fatalities Strike the Kanto Region
Mud flowing into a home killed a woman in her 60s in the city of Yokosuka in the Kanto region, according to public broadcaster NHK. The fatality followed severe landslides across the areas of Kanagawa and Chiba. In the city of Miura, also located in Kanagawa south of the capital Tokyo, rescue workers cleared away debris while searching for a missing person at a house hit by a landslide. Reuters photographer Kim Kyung-Hoon documented rescue personnel clearing wreckage at the site on September 22.
Power Outages and Infrastructure Impact
Tokyo Electric Power Co stated that almost 50,000 households were left without electricity in the region following the storm. Residents and municipal workers began cleanup operations, moving heavy mud from nearby streets after the typhoon moved northeast away from Japan.
Did you know?
Typhoon Dujuan follows a global pattern of unusually intense tropical cyclones and heavy rainfall events affecting East Asia, North America, and Europe throughout the year, according to regional reporting.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many people were killed by Typhoon Dujuan in Japan?
Two people were killed and four others were reported missing due to landslides triggered by torrential rains, according to NHK.
Which areas suffered the most damage?
The Kanagawa and Chiba areas, including the cities of Yokosuka and Miura in the Kanto region, sustained significant landslide damage and mudflows.
How many homes lost power during the storm?
Nearly 50,000 households lost electricity in the region, based on a statement released by Tokyo Electric Power Co.
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