Typhoon Dujuan brings disruption across eastern Japan

Summarised from 4 outlets · Updated 21 Sept, 18:42

Typhoon Dujuan has brought torrential rain and powerful winds to Japan, prompting evacuation orders.

Nearly two million people have been urged to evacuate across six prefectures including Tokyo as Typhoon Dujuan hits Japan. The storm has grounded planes and trains and caused widespread disruption. Japan's meteorological agency initially warned of an 'imminent threat to life', though this warning has since been downgraded in most areas.

How it is being reported

• Airplane makes ‘miracle’ landing as Typhoon Dujuan hits JapanAl Jazeera · 21 Sept, 18:32
• Typhoon Dujuan: Japan urges two million to evacuateFrance 24 · 21 Sept, 17:12
• Millions urged to evacuate as powerful Typhoon Dujuan hits JapanBBC News · 21 Sept, 15:06
• Typhoon Dujuan: Evacuation orders issued for parts of eastern JapanUPI · 21 Sept, 11:21

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