Record Rainfall Near Tokyo Kills Four, Strands Thousands
Unprecedented heavy rainfall near Tokyo has resulted in the deaths of at least four people and left thousands of travelers stranded, including many at Narita Airport. The extreme weather caused widespread flooding and disruptions.
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‘Unprecedented’ rain kills four in Japan as thousands stranded at airport
Evacuation orders issued for 400,000 as torrential rains hit Chiba prefecture as flooding risks remain high despite rainfall easing At least four people died in eastern Japan after “unprecedented” heavy rain that left nearly 7,000 stranded at Tokyo’s Narita airport, and forced thousands to take refuge in government buildings. The torrential rains hit Chiba prefecture, east of Tokyo, on Thursday night, triggering landslide warnings and power outages. Evacuation orders were issued for more tha...
By Gavin Blair in Tokyo
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At least four people died in eastern Japan after "unprecedented" heavy rain that left thousands stranded at Narita airport overnight and snarled up roads and rail services, authorities said.
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Japanese authorities said four deaths have been confirmed so far, including at least one person trapped in a submerged vehicle.
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Record-breaking rainfall that pounded cities east of Tokyo overnight flooded roads and dozens of homes, stranded thousands of people, caused power outages and left at least four people dead and one missing.
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