Tuesday, September 22, 2026 - Japan has been hit by torrential rain, flooding and landslides as Typhoon Dujuan swept toward the country's eastern coast, leaving at least four people dead and six missing by September 22.
The storm brought powerful winds and intense rainfall across the Kanto region, including areas around Tokyo. Authorities issued landslide warnings and urged residents in affected areas to remain alert as saturated ground increased the danger of further flooding and slope collapses.
The severe weather has disrupted daily life across eastern Japan, with about 45,000 households reported to be without electricity. Floodwaters have covered roads and entered residential areas, while emergency crews have been searching for people believed to be trapped after landslides struck homes in Kanagawa and Chiba prefectures.
Earlier warnings had also raised concerns that additional rain could trigger more flash floods and landslides in already affected communities.
Although Typhoon Dujuan has begun moving northeast away from Japan, authorities continue to warn that dangerous conditions could persist as heavy rain falls on already saturated areas.
Rescue teams remain active in the worst-hit communities, while residents face flooding, power outages and damage to homes and infrastructure. The latest storm has added to concerns about repeated extreme rainfall affecting parts of Japan this year.
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