Japan begins recovery after Typhoon Dujuan leaves four dead

Residents across a wide area of eastern Japan began clearing up on Tuesday after Typhoon Dujuan struck the region the previous day, according to the South China Morning Post. The storm caused extensive flooding and landslides, while power outages and flight cancellations disrupted communities and transport. At least four people were reported dead.

The supplied material does not provide details about the victims or the extent of damage to individual towns and buildings. Nearly two million people were instructed to leave their homes in low-lying coastal areas, or to prepare to move at short notice. The evacuation guidance reflected the continuing danger from the storm’s effects, particularly in areas vulnerable to flooding.

Before the typhoon passed through, the Japan Meteorological Agency warned that it posed an “imminent threat to life”. The agency’s warning preceded the emergency instructions issued to residents, although the available report does not state how many people evacuated or where shelters were operating. The account says residents were picking up the pieces on Tuesday, but the supplied material does not provide a final assessment of the storm’s overall impact, details of rescue operations or information on when affected services would be restored.