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World‘Unprecedented’ rain kills four in Japan as thousands stranded at airport

At least four people died in eastern Japan after unprecedented torrential rain, with nearly 7,000 passengers stranded overnight at Narita airport. Evacuation orders covered more than 400,000 people in Chiba and elsewhere, while about 45,000 homes lost power. Flooding risks remained high despite easing rain.

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TThe Guardian★★★★☆2026-08-14 04:14Original

‘Unprecedented’ rain kills four in Japan as thousands stranded at airport
‘Unprecedented’ rain kills four in Japan as thousands stranded at airportWorld