Typhoon approaches eastern Japan, prompting flood and landslide warnings

Key Points:

• Typhoon Dujuan is approaching Japan's Pacific coast, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and increased landslide risks, particularly in the Kanto region and eastern Japan, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA).
• The typhoon is expected to pass near the Tokyo metropolitan area later Monday, with rainfall intensifying and some areas already receiving over 300 mm (12 inches) since Saturday.
• Authorities issued the highest-level landslide emergency warning for Oshima in the Izu Islands and warned of potential flash floods due to linear rain bands forming over Kanto and central Japan.
• The typhoon has caused disruptions, including the postponement of the equestrian eventing competition at the Asian Games in Aichi Prefecture and a four-hour delay in Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's departure for the U.N. General Assembly.
• Typhoon Dujuan is part of a broader pattern of extreme weather events globally this year, with severe rainfall, flooding, and tropical cyclones impacting multiple regions.