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Several people missing in southwestern Japan as heavy rain continues
Kyodo News, Published on 11/08/2025
» Several people remain unaccounted for in southwestern Japan on Monday as ongoing heavy rain triggered dangerous landslides, according to local authorities and rescuers.
Japan quake: Rescuers rush to reach survivors
Reuters, Published on 02/01/2024
» WAJIMA - At least 48 people were killed after a powerful earthquake hit Japan on New Year's Day, with rescue teams struggling on Tuesday to reach isolated areas where buildings had been toppled, roads wrecked and power cut to tens of thousands of homes.
Robots help tackle school truancy in Japan
AFP, Published on 06/09/2023
» TOKYO - A Japanese city plans to use robots to enable pupils to attend classes virtually, as truancy rates surge due to anxiety and bullying, officials said on Wednesday.
Thousands in shelters as 'dangerous' typhoon hits Japan
AFP, Published on 18/09/2022
» MINAMATA (JAPAN) - Thousands of people took refuge in shelters in southwestern Japan on Sunday as powerful Typhoon Nanmadol churned towards the region, prompting authorities to urge over four million residents to evacuate.
Japan braces for ‘very dangerous’ typhoon
AFP, Published on 17/09/2022
» TOKYO: Japan’s weather agency warned on Saturday of “unprecedented” risks from a “very dangerous” typhoon heading towards the southern island of Kyushu, urging residents to take shelter ahead of the storm.
Japan rescuers battle to reach thousands trapped by floods
AFP, Published on 09/07/2020
» TAKAYAMA: Japanese emergency services and troops were scrambling on Thursday to reach thousands of homes cut off by devastating flooding and landslides that have killed dozens and caused widespread damage.
Japan issues fresh rain disaster warnings as toll hits 54
AFP, Published on 08/07/2020
» KUMAMOTO (JAPAN) - Japan issued fresh landslide and flooding warnings Wednesday as torrential rain moved over the centre of the country and the death toll from days of downpours rose to 54.
'Race against time' in Japan floods, 50 feared dead
AFP, Published on 07/07/2020
» YATSUSHIRO, Japan: Emergency services in western Japan were "racing against time" on Tuesday to rescue people stranded by devastating floods and landslides, with at least 50 feared dead and more torrential rain forecast.
Dozens feared dead in Japan floods
AFP, Published on 06/07/2020
» TOKYO: Rescue workers on Monday combed through the wreckage of houses shattered by deadly floods and landslides in a desperate search for survivors as the death toll rose and more torrential rain loomed.
Dozens dead, missing in Japan as heavy rain causes floods, mudslides
AFP, Published on 05/07/2020
» TOKYO: About 34 people are either confirmed or feared dead -- including 14 at a nursing home -- after torrential rain in Japan triggered massive floods and mudslides, authorities said Sunday.