Typhoon Dujuan Causes Deadly Landslides and Flooding Around Tokyo, Seven Dead

According to Kyodo News, Typhoon Dujuan barreled through the Tokyo metropolitan area on Tuesday, killing seven and leaving five missing as heavy rains caused landslides and flash floods.

After moving westward across the Pacific and striking Japan's main island, the storm delivered prolonged intense rain to crowded suburbs and hillside villages. Quickly swelling waterways flooded drainage systems, and water‑soaked slopes collapsed, hurling mud and rubble onto streets and residences.

The nation’s yearly typhoon season, which usually peaks from August through October, combined with its rugged mountains makes it prone to rain‑triggered landslides. Dujuan’s sluggish progression over the area intensified rainfall over a brief span, prompting local officials to caution that the situation could become lethal.

Authorities sent emergency responders as soon as flooding and slope collapses were reported. Rescue crews—comprising fire‑department squads and Japan Coast Guard boats—operated through the night to find missing citizens and assist those stranded inside their houses. Evacuation orders were also issued for the hardest‑hit neighborhoods, directing residents to official shelters until conditions improved.

Damage to infrastructure surfaced in several prefectures around Tokyo. Debris clogged roads, multiple train lines were halted, and power cuts left thousands without electricity. Local enterprises experienced disruptions, and schools in the most affected zones stayed shut while cleanup teams started removing wreckage.

Meteorological agencies cautioned that further rain bands tied to Dujuan might remain over the area in the next few days, possibly slowing recovery. Officials pledged to keep watching river heights and soil conditions, urging the public to remain vigilant for additional warnings as the country evaluates the disaster’s total impact.