Natural disasters and extreme weather
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Deadly floods and landslides in Japan – in pictures
Heavy rain that caused deadly floods in southern Japan has moved north-east, hammering large areas of the coun…
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Japan’s devastating rains move north as millions told to evacuate
Heavy downpours in southern Japan, which have killed more than 50, now battering the country’s main islandPoun…
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Rescuers search for survivors of Japan floods as more heavy rain expected
At least 50 people have been killed after the river Kuma in Kyushu burst its banks, triggering floods and muds…
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Record rainfall triggers floods and landslides in Japan – video
Record heavy rain in western Japan has caused widespread flooding and landslides, forcing authorities to issue…
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Japan floods leave dozens dead, including nursing home residents
Record rainfall triggers landslides in western Kumamoto region, stranding hundreds Deep floodwaters and the ri…
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At least two people die as record heavy rain lashes Japan
More than 76,000 residents ordered to evacuate in west of the country amid massive floods and landslidesAt lea…
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Coronavirus: Japan scales back triple disaster memorials
Ninth anniversary of earthquake, tsunami and nuclear meltdown came as Japan reported biggest one-day rise in i…
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Weatherwatch: storms that make the earth move
Most earthquakes last only seconds. But some can go on for hours or even days. Research has discovered that sl…
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Japan’s PM pledges to act after homeless men denied typhoon refuge
Shinzo Abe says pair should have had access to shelter in Tokyo during Typhoon HagibisThe Japanese prime minis…
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‘This place was like a sea’: survivors rescued after Typhoon Hagibis hits Japan – video
Residents and survivors were picked up in central and eastern Japan after Typhoon Hagibis hit the country on S…
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The aftermath of Typhoon Hagibis – in pictures
Japan’s Typhoon Hagibis made landfall south of Tokyo on Saturday evening with heavy rain, which flooded the ci…
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Rescue efforts under way after Typhoon Hagibis hits Japan – video report
Rescue efforts have begun in Japan following Typhoon Hagibis, which flooded Tokyo and surrounding areas and le…
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Typhoon Hagibis: at least 25 dead as thousands join rescue effort
Military called in after worst storm in six decades causes widespread damageAt least 25 people have died and 1…
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Typhoon Hagibis: death toll rises in Japan as ‘worst storm in 60 years’ roars through
Threat of widespread flooding and landslides compounded by earthquake in Chiba prefectureAt least seven people…
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Torrential rain causes flooding as Typhoon Hagibis hits Japan – video
Japan has been engulfed by heavy rain and strong winds as what is feared to be the worst storm for six decades…
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Typhoon Hagibis: millions across Japan told to evacuate homes
Tokyo braced for arrival of storm and up to 60cm of rain as flights and trains cancelledMore than 1 million pe…
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Rugby World Cup matches cancelled due to approaching Typhoon Hagibis – video
The crucial final group game between France and England on Saturday has been cancelled because of Super Typhoo…