Typhoon Dujuan reached eastern Japan and headed for Tokyo

Typhoon Dujuan approached the Pacific coast of eastern Japan, which is accompanied by strong gusty winds and heavy rains. This was reported by the agency “Kyodo News”. It is expected that this night the elements will reach the Izu Peninsula, and then Tokyo. Forecasters warn about the risk of landslides. In Tokyo declared the third level of weather danger (a total of five).

Now on the islands of Izu-Oshima and Kanto, located about 100 km from Tokyo, there are heavy rains. The Japan Meteorological Agency is urging residents not to go outside because of the risk of river flooding and landslides. Now the typhoon moves to the northeast at a speed of 30 km per hour, and its maximum wind gusts reach 198 km / h. About 300 domestic and international flights were cancelled due to bad weather.

The storm has already caused power outages. The largest blackouts occurred in Chiba Prefecture, which is adjacent to Tokyo. There are 41.1 thousand houses without electricity in this area. As a result of heavy rains, roads in the region were completely flooded. No casualties were reported.