TOKYO (Reuters) - The Japanese government confirmed 11 people were killed and more than a dozen others were missing as a result of Typhoon Hagebis, which hit six prefectures including the capital Tokyo, causing heavy material damage before it receded Sunday and headed out of Japan's mainland.

The storm hit Tokyo and surrounding areas on Saturday, the strongest to hit central and eastern Japan in 60 years, with winds of up to 180 kilometers, sometimes accompanied by strong rains that led to massive flooding.In some areas, a record of 1,000 millimeters of rainfall was recorded.

Some of the victims died from landslides, while others were swept away in their cars as rivers burst their banks after continuous rains. At least 120 people were injured, according to an official toll.

Despite the hurricane, many areas of the country are still vulnerable because of record rainfall levels that caused flooding in many rivers and dams, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.

The typhoon, one of the strongest typhoons to hit Tokyo in decades, paralyzed air transport after the cancellation of some 2,400 flights on Saturday and Sunday. Several high-speed trains were canceled. 376 thousand houses.

The natural disaster also caused the cancellation of two Rugby World Championships and the postponement of the Formula One sports car race in central Suzuka from Saturday to Sunday.

The 19th typhoon caused a catastrophe in very large areas, especially in eastern Japan, said government spokesman Yoshhide Suga, adding that 27,000 military personnel were involved in rescue operations in areas affected by floods and landslides.