Typhoon Dujuan leaves at least two dead and thousands without power in Japan

Typhoon Dujuan has killed at least two people in Japan, authorities said on Tuesday, after the storm swept through the region and triggered landslides that left thousands of homes without electricity.

Almost 50,000 homes near Tokyo were cut off from power as the storm passed through, and travel across affected areas was disrupted by the severe weather. Landslides caused by the heavy rain damaged property in several locations, prompting warnings for residents in vulnerable areas.

Winds eased as storm moved on

At its strongest, Dujuan produced violent winds of up to 144 km/h (89 mph). By Tuesday morning the typhoon was moving away from Japan, and authorities downgraded most of the heavy rain and landslide warnings that had been issued.

Emergency crews continued work to restore power and clear debris in the affected areas on Tuesday. Authorities said they were still assessing the full scope of the damage as the storm moved further from the country.

Japan experiences typhoons regularly during this season, and government agencies maintain evacuation and warning systems that are activated as storms approach populated regions.