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Typhoon Dujuan Threatens Tokyo With Torrential Rain
21 Sep
Summary
- Typhoon Dujuan approaches Japan's Pacific coast, threatening Kanto region.
- Torrential rain and violent winds are expected, increasing landslide risk.
- Equestrian event at Asian Games postponed due to the typhoon.
Typhoon Dujuan is on a direct course towards Japan's Pacific coast, with the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) issuing severe warnings for the Kanto region and other parts of eastern Japan. As of September 21, 2026, torrential rains, violent winds, and a heightened risk of landslides are anticipated.
Conditions are expected to deteriorate rapidly as the typhoon nears the Tokyo metropolitan area later today. Significant rainfall has already occurred in areas like the Izu Islands and Chiba Prefecture, with some locations recording over 300 mm since Saturday. Linear rain bands, capable of dumping extreme amounts of rain, could form, posing a severe risk of flash floods.
In response to the approaching storm, organizers of the Asian Games in Aichi Prefecture have postponed the equestrian eventing competition until Tuesday. This event highlights the broad impact of Typhoon Dujuan, which arrives amidst a year of notable extreme weather events globally.
