Japan storm: one dead and two missing as thousands urged to evacuate

Dozens injured amid flooding from heavy rains caused by remnants of former typhoon Mawar, with new warnings issued near Tokyo

Heavy rain across parts of Japan killed one person, left two missing and injured dozens more, authorities said, with thousands of people issued evacuation warnings.

The inundation was caused by the remnants of former typhoon Mawar, downgraded to a tropical storm.

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