Japan was hit hard by Typhoon Dujuan on September 22 and 23, 2026, resulting in a tragic human toll and significant disruptions. Japanese authorities confirmed the deaths of nine people, with five others missing, primarily in the Tokyo area and affected prefectures. The initial toll reported at least seven deaths and five missing near Tokyo, a figure communicated by Japanese authorities and the electricity provider Tepco on September 22, but it quickly increased. Typhoon Dujuan caused significant damage, including massive power outages. Up to 58,000 households were temporarily without electricity in the Tokyo region. Images broadcast by the media show scenes of devastation, with damaged infrastructure and flooded areas, highlighting the violence of the...
All sources confirm the passage of Typhoon Dujuan over Japan, mentioning deaths and power outages. The casualty figures are similar, with slight variations between the initial reports from Western sources and the slightly more precise and localized one from the East/South source (Japantimes.co.jp) which details by prefecture. There is no divergence...
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