Typhoon Dujuan Approaches Japan, Millions Ordered to Evacuate

WHO:

BBC News - Japan's meteorological agency issued warnings regarding Typhoon Dujuan.

WHAT:

Phys.org - More than 1 million people were under evacuation advisories in Japan.

Phys.org - Hundreds of flights were canceled as Typhoon Dujuan approached Tokyo.

BBC News - The meteorological agency warned of an "imminent threat to life," which has since been downgraded in most areas.

WHERE:

Phys.org - Typhoon Dujuan was approaching Tokyo, Japan.

WHEN:

Phys.org - The evacuation advisories were issued on a Monday as Typhoon Dujuan neared Japan.

WHY:

BBC News - The warnings were issued due to the powerful nature of Typhoon Dujuan.

HOW:

Phys.org - Evacuations were urged as a precautionary measure against the potential record rainfall from Typhoon Dujuan.

(UPDATED September 21, 2026 18:01 UTC)

Japan's meteorological agency has issued warnings about Typhoon Dujuan, which is currently approaching Tokyo and poses an imminent threat to life. More than 1 million people are under evacuation advisories, and hundreds of flights have been canceled as a precaution against the potential record rainfall expected from the storm. While the threat level has since been downgraded in most areas, authorities continue to urge evacuations to ensure public safety.