Unprecedented August Rains Kill 5 and Strand Thousands Across Japan

Heavy rainfall has battered Japan this August, killing at least five people and leaving thousands stranded. The Chiba weather station recorded its wettest August in 60 years, according to Japan Meteorological Agency data. Over 30 centimetres of rain fell within a 24-hour period, compounding the crisis. The Japan Meteorological Agency has described the rainfall as unprecedented, signaling an extreme weather event for the region.
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