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A powerful typhoon passing Japan’s east coast is bringing heavy rainfall and major disruption. More than 1.9 million people in and around Tokyo have been told to evacuate. Winds from Typhoon Dujuan have caused power cuts for thousands of people, and hundreds of flights have been cancelled. Large events – including the Asian Games and Tokyo Game Show – have been postponed or called off.
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