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Two Million People Ordered to Evacuate Due to Typhoon in Japan
BBC · 5 days ago · Read the Full Story on BBC
AI SUMMARY
Nearly two million people in Japan have been ordered to evacuate as Typhoon Dujuan brings life-threatening winds, heavy rainfall, and widespread transport and power disruptions.
- Nearly two million people in Japan have been ordered to evacuate their homes due to Typhoon Dujuan.
- The Japan Meteorological Agency warned that the severe typhoon poses a serious threat to life, particularly remaining life-threatening in the city of Oshima.
- Strong winds have left over 50,000 people without power and caused the cancellation of hundreds of flights and train services.
- The typhoon is fueled by the strong El Niño phenomenon and packs winds of up to 130 kilometers per hour.
- Authorities have issued warnings for heavy rainfall and potential landslides.
- Dujuan is the 25th typhoon to hit Japan this year, causing numerous scheduled events and operations to be disrupted.
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