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Death toll climbs to 70 as typhoon Hagibis hits Japan; worst in 6 decades
The passage of Hagibis – the 19th typhoon of the season in the Pacific and one of the most powerful to hit Japan in decades – caused record rainfall in some areas of the archipelago and heavy rains in large parts of the country.
October 15, 2019 -
Rescue efforts underway in Japan after Typhoon Hagibis leaves dozens dead
The rains also caused numerous dams located along at least 21 rivers in the country to collapse, according to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.
October 14, 2019