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Typhoon Dujuan Kills 10, Leaves 4 Missing in Japan

By Drooid · Sep 24, 2026, 10:05 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Japan Reports Typhoon Deaths

Japan's Fire and Disaster Management Agency reported at least ten deaths and four missing after Typhoon Dujuan.
Evacuation advisories covered more than 1.6 million people across six prefectures.
Oshima Island recorded a September rainfall record of 832 mm in 48 hours.
About 45,000 households in Chiba lost power and over 470 homes were damaged.
Japan Airlines cancelled 135 flights and All Nippon Airways cancelled 140, affecting Silver Week travel.

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Eneos Spill Alert

Eneos Holdings’ Yokohama refinery suffered a significant oil spill on Monday, prompting immediate alerts from authorities.
Self-Defense Forces, prefectural police and fire agencies continue searching for missing victims amid the ongoing emergency response.
Japan’s transport ministry disclosed the spill, citing potential environmental damage and urging swift containment measures to protect coastal areas.

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Historical Context

In October 2019, Typhoon Hagibis slammed Japan, killing 98 people and prompting the Japan Meteorological Agency to evacuate over 1.5 million residents. The disaster inflicted ¥10 trillion in damage, crippled Tokyo Electric Power Company’s grid, and forced airlines to cancel more than 200 flights nationwide. Today's Typhoon Dujuan and the Yokohama refinery spill echo Hagibis, as the Self-Defense Forces, Eneos Holdings, and local police coordinate massive evacuations and containment. These repeated crises compel Japan to overhaul disaster-response protocols, invest in resilient infrastructure, and tighten environmental regulations to mitigate future losses.

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Japan Reports Typhoon Deaths

Japan's Fire and Disaster Management Agency reported at least ten deaths and four missing after Typhoon Dujuan.
Evacuation advisories covered more than 1.6 million people across six prefectures.
Oshima Island recorded a September rainfall record of 832 mm in 48 hours.
About 45,000 households in Chiba lost power and over 470 homes were damaged.
Japan Airlines cancelled 135 flights and All Nippon Airways cancelled 140, affecting Silver Week travel.

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