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Typhoon Dujuan Hits Japan, Causing Fatalities and Disruptions
Typhoon Dujuan made landfall in Japan, bringing heavy rains and strong winds that led to flood and landslide warnings. The storm caused at least five deaths and left six people missing, according to various reports. Approximately 45,000 homes experienced power outages, and two prefectures, Kanagawa and Chiba, were heavily impacted. The typhoon also led to the cancellation of flights and prompted evacuations, with one report stating 1.5 million people were urged to evacuate. The equestrian eventing competition at the Asian Games in Aichi Prefecture was postponed until Tuesday due to the approaching typhoon. The storm brought record rain to some areas.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
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- Left (4): The Guardian, The Hindu, The Independent, The New York Times
- Centre (13): BBC News, Channel News Asia, Deutsche Welle, Euronews, France 24, Mathrubhumi English, NDTV, Reuters, Sky News, South China Morning Post, The Economic Times, The Japan Times, The Print
- Right (1): Aaj Tak