Typhoon Dujuan Nears Japan, Disrupting Travel and Events

Typhoon Dujuan is bearing down on Japan's eastern coast, prompting widespread disruptions to transportation and major events as the country's weather agency warns of potentially record-breaking rainfall. The powerful storm, the 25th typhoon of the year, is forecast to pass near the Boso Peninsula in Chiba Prefecture, east of Tokyo, from Monday evening into late Monday. The Japan Meteorological Agency has issued high-level warnings for heavy rain, strong winds, and landslides across central and eastern regions. Forecasts predict up to 350 millimeters of rain in the Tokai region, 300 millimeters in the Kanto and Izu Islands, and 200 millimeters in the Tohoku region through Tuesday. The agency stated the total rainfall could exceed the average monthly rainfall for September, resulting in record-breaking conditions. The typhoon's approach has caused significant travel chaos. Hundreds of flights have been cancelled, with Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways grounding numerous domestic and international services. Major railway operators, including JR East, have suspended services on some lines in Chiba, Ibaraki, and western Tokyo. Parts of highways have also been closed.