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Japan urges nearly two million to evacuate as Typhoon Dujuan approaches
Japan’s Meteorological Agency has warned of an “imminent threat to life” as Typhoon Dujuan approaches, with evacuation advice issued across six prefectures including Tokyo.
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Adrian Cole
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Nearly two million people across six Japanese prefectures, including Tokyo, have been urged to evacuate as Typhoon Dujuan bears down on the country.
The Japan Meteorological Agency described the situation as an “imminent threat to life”, issuing its warning as the typhoon approached Japan.
The evacuation advice covers six prefectures, although the available information does not identify all of the areas affected.
The report does not confirm how many people have evacuated, or provide details about the typhoon’s expected landfall, strength, casualties or damage.
