Almost two million people in Japan are under evacuation orders as Typhoon Dujuan impacts the country, though some warnings have been downgraded.
Japan's Meteorological Agency initially issued warnings of an 'imminent threat to life,' but most have now been downgraded. However, the danger to life warning remains in Oshima Town. Strong winds have caused power outages for over 50,000 people, with hundreds of flights cancelled and rail services suspended.
Dujuan, Japan's 25th typhoon of the year, has intensified due to the 'super El Niño,' which has warmed the ocean and increased storm intensity. The typhoon has also disrupted events during a five-day holiday, including the cancellation of concerts at the Rock in Japan music festival and parts of the Tokyo Game Show.
Why it matters
Warnings of imminent threat to life have been downgraded in most areas, but regional exposure does not prove that a specific storm was caused by climate change or that every coast faces equal risk.
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What to watch
Watch for restoration of water, power and essential services in subsequent official updates.
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