Record-breaking rain in Japan leaves several dead, thousands stranded

Al Jazeera Friday 14 August 2026, 10:52 UTC 1 min read

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Record-breaking rain in Japan leaves several dead, thousands stranded NewsFeed Record-breaking rain in Japan leaves several dead, thousands stranded At least four people were killed, and one remains missing after record-breaking rain triggered flooding in Japan’s Chiba prefecture near Tokyo. More than 400,000 people were ordered to move as flood risks remained high despite easing rainfall. Published On 14 Aug 2026

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