**At Least Four Dead and Six Missing in Japan Following Typhoon Dujuan**
*Published on 22/09/2026 - 22:09 GMT+2*
Japan is grappling with the aftermath of Typhoon Dujuan, which made landfall and has resulted in at least four fatalities and six individuals reported missing. The storm, which struck near Tokyo, has left thousands without power and caused significant damage across affected regions.
Authorities updated the death toll on Tuesday after search and rescue teams discovered the bodies of two additional victims. The fatalities include three individuals from Chiba Prefecture and one from Kanagawa Prefecture, both located in close proximity to the capital. In addition to the confirmed deaths, 22 people have sustained injuries due to the storm's impact.
As of Tuesday afternoon, over 45,000 households in Chiba were still experiencing power outages, with more than 460 homes reported to have suffered varying degrees of damage. The storm caused widespread flooding, submerging entire areas and disrupting critical services, major roadways, and public transportation systems.
Typhoon Dujuan has now moved away from Japan's coast and into the Pacific Ocean, allowing authorities to lift or downgrade most heavy rain and landslide warnings. However, the situation remains precarious as search and rescue operations continue for the six missing individuals, and officials have cautioned that the death toll may rise further.
The typhoon's impact was felt significantly in the Tokyo area, where record rainfall was recorded. Oshima, an island approximately 120 kilometers south of central Tokyo, received 832 millimeters of rain over a 48-hour period—more than double its average rainfall for the entire month of September. In Tokyo's Edogawa Ward, rainfall reached a staggering 282.5 millimeters within a 24-hour timeframe.
The severe weather has disrupted numerous events, including the early closure of one of the world's largest video game trade fairs in the capital. Japan is no stranger to powerful typhoons during the late summer and early autumn months, and this season has already seen other storms affecting events, including those at the Asian Games.
Experts have noted that climate change is exacerbating the risks associated with heavy rainfall, as a warmer atmosphere can hold more moisture, leading to increased precipitation during storms.
As recovery efforts begin, local authorities are focusing on restoring power and essential services while continuing to search for the missing individuals. The full extent of the damage caused by Typhoon Dujuan is still being assessed, and residents are urged to remain vigilant as the region recovers from this devastating weather event.