As of September 25, 2026, the eastern regions of Japan continue to cope with the aftermath of Typhoon Dujuan, which brought record rainfall, landslides, and widespread flooding. The severe weather hit the Kanto region and surrounding areas, paralyzing the daily lives of millions of citizens and causing serious infrastructure damage.
Scale of Destruction and Casualties
According to the latest official data, the disaster has claimed 11 lives, while the fate of 3 other people remains unknown as search and rescue operations continue unabated. Tragic cases were recorded in Chiba and Kanagawa prefectures, where rescuers found the body of the last missing woman, aged around 70, following a massive landslide in Yokosuka City. The storm destroyed, damaged, or flooded about 1,000 buildings in the region, and near Lake Imbanuma, water breached dams, flooding residential homes and agricultural fields.
Contradictory Data
Minor discrepancies appeared in official reports and news agency statements regarding the territorial classification of the victims: while the total figure of 11 casualties is universally confirmed, initial breakdowns by prefecture incorrectly attributed all 7 cases to Kanagawa or mixed up the figures between Kanagawa and Chiba. However, final reports from police and fire departments reconciled the distribution of losses between both prefectures.
Energy Crisis and Water Shortages
On the morning of September 25, over 10,000 households in Chiba prefecture and many families in Kanagawa remained cut off from basic utilities—electricity and water supply. According to energy companies, the exact number of blackout locations reached 11,790, with restoration work delayed by blocked roads, landslides, and fallen trees. Additionally, thousands of families faced a drinking water shortage.
Transport Collapse and Long-Term Consequences
The typhoon dealt a devastating blow to Japan's transportation system, severely disrupting train operations in Chiba prefecture. Several railway lines were suspended or scaled back, and industry authorities warn that full restoration of damaged tracks could take up to three months, creating serious logistical challenges for locals.
