Typhoon Devastation in Japan: Death Toll Rises Amid Ongoing Recovery Efforts

The recent Typhoon Dujuan has caused significant devastation in Japan, resulting in 11 confirmed deaths and three individuals still missing. The Kanto region, particularly Chiba and Kanagawa prefectures, has experienced severe flooding and landslides, leading to extensive damage to nearly 1,000 buildings. Recovery efforts are ongoing, but many households remain without power, and transportation services have been heavily disrupted. As the nation grapples with the aftermath, meteorological authorities warn of another approaching typhoon that could further complicate recovery efforts.

By Narendra Chaudhary Sep 25, 2026, 14:39 IST

Impact of Typhoon Dujuan in Japan

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Tokyo, September 25: The toll from the recent typhoon in Japan has tragically increased to 11, with three individuals still unaccounted for, following severe rainfall that struck the Kanto region and caused landslides and flooding earlier this week, as reported by local media on Friday.

Of the confirmed fatalities, seven occurred in Chiba Prefecture, located to the east of Tokyo, while four were reported in Kanagawa Prefecture, situated to the southwest of the capital. The latest victim identified was a woman in her 70s, who had gone missing after a landslide in Yokosuka, Kanagawa, according to NHK.

Search operations for the missing individuals are ongoing, as reported by a news agency.

Typhoon Dujuan made its way towards Japan's eastern Pacific coast on Monday, unleashing unprecedented rainfall across the Kanto region and the Izu Islands, leading to landslides and river flooding that severely impacted areas near Tokyo, especially in Chiba Prefecture.

As of Thursday afternoon, nearly 1,000 structures in Chiba and Kanagawa prefectures have suffered destruction, damage, or flooding due to the typhoon, NHK indicated.

In northern Chiba, at Lake Imbanuma, some levees were breached, resulting in flooding of nearby residential areas, rice fields, and roads. Although water levels are slowly receding, flooding persists, and recovery efforts are still underway as of Friday.

The typhoon has also significantly disrupted daily life and transportation. As of around 6 am local time on Friday, approximately 11,790 households in Chiba and Kanagawa prefectures remained without electricity. Train services in Chiba have been either suspended or reduced on various lines, with some routes not expected to resume for up to three months.

Additionally, the Japan Meteorological Agency has warned that another typhoon, the 26th of the season, may approach Japan in the coming days, potentially bringing rough seas and severe weather to the southern island prefecture of Okinawa and other regions.