Typhoon Deluge: Izu Islands Brace Against Nature's Fury
A typhoon's heavy rains impacted the Izu island chain, south of Tokyo, with record rainfall leading to flooding and landslide warnings. Evacuation centers sheltered many, while a man unfortunately died in Kanagawa prefecture, swept away by waves during fishing.
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A powerful typhoon unleashed relentless rainfall on Thursday, impacting the Izu island chain located 280 kilometers south of Tokyo, Japan. Authorities urged residents to remain vigilant against potential landslides and flooding.
The Kyodo news agency highlighted the unprecedented levels of rainfall in parts of the Izu islands, prompting hundreds to seek safety in evacuation centers.
The severe weather conditions claimed a life in Kanagawa prefecture, where a man was swept away by waves while fishing in Oiso on Honshu, emphasizing the storm's deadly reach.
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