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At least two people killed in Japan as Typhoon Dujuan brings heavy rain and landslides

Typhoon Dujuan killed at least two people in Japan and left tens of thousands of homes near Tokyo without electricity, authorities said Tuesday. The storm brought winds of up to 144km/h, triggered landslides and disrupted travel before moving away from Japan, prompting authorities to downgrade most heavy rain and landslide warnings.

Typhoon Dujuan killed at least two people in Japan, authorities said Tuesday, after bringing heavy rain, landslides and travel disruption.

Tens of thousands of homes near Tokyo remained without electricity after the storm passed through the region. Almost 50,000 homes were cut off from power.

Dujuan produced winds of 144km/h (89mph) and was moving away from Japan on Tuesday morning. Authorities downgraded most heavy rain and landslide warnings.

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