Typhoon Dujuan Triggers Flood and Landslide Warnings in Japan

A powerful typhoon, Dujuan, is approaching Japan's eastern coast, leading to warnings of floods and landslides. Hundreds of flights have been canceled as the storm is expected to bring record levels of rain. As of Monday, Dujuan was packing winds of 144 kilometers (89 miles) per hour and was located approximately 110 kilometers from Hachijojima, a remote island of Tokyo. Heavy rainfall was already reported in parts of the Izu Islands and Chiba prefecture over the weekend. The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) has indicated that weather conditions may deteriorate quickly, with total rainfall through Tuesday potentially exceeding the average monthly rainfall for September. This could result in record-breaking heavy rain. Authorities have warned of the formation of linear rain bands over central Japan and the Kanto region, which includes Tokyo, increasing the risk of rain-related disasters such as flash floods and landslides. Over 4,000 households in Chiba are currently without power. In Aichi prefecture, which is hosting the Asian Games, an equestrian eventing competition has been postponed until Tuesday. The Tokyo Game Show, a major video game trade fair, was also closed ahead of its final day on Monday. The typhoon may disrupt travel plans during Japan's