Typhoon Dujuan Leaves Six Missing Amid Japan Evacuations
Typhoon Dujuan brought record rain to Japan's eastern coast near Tokyo. It caused flooding, rescues and power outages.
At least four people were killed and six others remained missing. Reports differed on the death toll.
Japanese authorities said it rose to six deaths. The New York Times reported five deaths instead.
More than 74,000 people stayed under evacuation orders in the Tokyo region. Earlier over 1.6 million people were urged to evacuate.
Authorities warned of landslides and floods. Thousands of people lost power.
Rainfall reached 832 millimeters on Oshima Island in 48 hours. Tokyo's Edogawa Ward got 282.5 millimeters of rain in 24 hours.
The typhoon later moved away. This allowed warnings to be downgraded.
Klear Note — Typhoons are tropical storms that can bring flooding, landslides, and strong winds.
Key Terms 2
- Oshima Island A small island near Tokyo, Japan.
- Edogawa Ward A district in Tokyo, Japan.