Did Typhoon Dujuan bring heavy rain to the Tokyo area in September 2026?

Yes. On Monday, Sept. 21, 2026, Typhoon Dujuan — Japan’s 25th named storm of the year — brought heavy rain to the Izu Islands and the Kanto region, including the Tokyo area, according to The Japan Times. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued Level 4 and Level 5 landslide and flood warnings for parts of the region and urged people to heed local evacuation information.

In the 24 hours through late afternoon Monday, Izu Oshima recorded 672.5 mm of rain. Japan’s Fire and Disaster Management Agency reported one death in Miyazaki Prefecture linked to the storm. Airlines cancelled more than 250 domestic flights, some East Japan Railway lines suspended service, and organizers cancelled Monday’s Tokyo Game Show program.

Source: Powerful Typhoon Dujuan drenches Tokyo area — The Japan Times

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