Typhoon Dujuan approached Japan’s Pacific coast on Monday, prompting authorities to warn of intense rain, powerful winds, flooding and landslides across eastern parts of the country.
The Japan Meteorological Agency said conditions could worsen quickly as the storm passed close to the Tokyo metropolitan region, home to tens of millions of people.
Parts of the Izu Islands had already recorded more than 300 millimetres of rain, and an emergency landslide warning was issued for Oshima town.
Forecasters also warned that linear rain bands could form, producing highly concentrated downpours and sharply increasing the risk of flash floods and slope failures.
The storm disrupted travel and public events. An equestrian eventing competition at the Asian Games in Aichi Prefecture was postponed because of the severe weather.
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s departure for the United Nations General Assembly in New York was delayed by several hours as the typhoon affected transport plans.
Officials urged residents to monitor local evacuation information, avoid swollen rivers and unstable hillsides, and prepare for further disruption as the system moved along the coast.
Source: Reuters.
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Zeynep Aziz is a social-affairs specialist, writer and advocate with advanced academic qualifications in both Social Sciences and International Relations. Her multidisciplinary education has given her a strong understanding of society, public policy, human rights and the political forces shaping Turkey’s domestic and international development.
For many years, Zeynep has been actively engaged in social affairs and initiatives supporting the rights and well-being of Turkish citizens. Her work pays particular attention to social equality, democratic participation and the protection of vulnerable and disadvantaged communities.
Women’s rights remain central to her interests and advocacy. She works to raise awareness of the challenges faced by women in Turkey, including discrimination, violence, unequal opportunities and barriers to full participation in political, professional and social life. She strongly supports women’s empowerment, equal access to education and employment, and effective legal protection for women and girls.
Alongside her social work, Zeynep closely follows Turkey’s international relations and foreign policy. She takes a keen interest in Turkey’s relations with Europe, neighbouring countries and international institutions, as well as the impact of regional and global developments on Turkish society.
Through her writing and public engagement, Zeynep seeks to encourage informed discussion, strengthen respect for human rights and contribute to a fairer, more democratic and inclusive Turkey.
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