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Typhoon Dujuan battered eastern Japan on Monday, bringing torrential rain, powerful winds and a heightened risk of floods and landslides, particularly in the Kanto region, including Tokyo.
The Japan Meteorological Agency warned residents in the Izu Islands and Kanto to remain on high alert as the storm approached the Pacific coast.
Izu Oshima recorded more than 670 mm of rain in 24 hours, while parts of Chiba Prefecture received more than 300 mm.
Authorities issued evacuation orders and the highest-level landslide warnings in parts of the Izu Islands and other affected areas. Heavy rainfall also caused flooding, landslides and disruptions to roads and railway services.
The storm disrupted air travel, with Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways cancelling hundreds of flights. Some railway services in and around Tokyo were also suspended.
More heavy rain was forecast through Tuesday, with the weather agency warning that saturated ground could increase the risk of further landslides and flooding.
Dujuan, the 25th typhoon of the season in Japan, was moving northeastward after approaching the Kanto region.
Japanese authorities urged people in affected areas to follow evacuation instructions and avoid unnecessary travel during the storm.
