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Record-Breaking Rain and Flooding Cause Deaths and Stranding in Japan
Record-breaking rain has triggered severe flooding in Japan, leaving at least four to five people dead and thousands stranded. This month is already the wettest August recorded by the Chiba weather station in 60 years, with over 30 centimeters of rain in 24 hours.
14 Aug, 10:37 — 14 Aug, 10:52
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Al JazeeraMostly Factual3d ago
Record-breaking rain in Japan leaves several dead, thousands stranded
At least four people were killed, and one remains missing after record-breaking rain triggered flooding in Japan.
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5 Dead, Thousands Stranded As 'Unprecedented' Rain Batters Japan
This month is already the wettest August recorded by the Chiba weather station in 60 years, Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) website data shows, with more than 30 centimetres (nearly 12 inches) of rain in 24 hours.
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First report: ndtv · 14 Aug, 10:37|Full coverage: 2 · 15m|Window: 15m
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