Hurricane Lane Brings ‘Catastrophic’ Flooding to Hawaii
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Hawaii Devastated by Flooding as Lane Rainfall Nears U.S. Record
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Although Hawaii avoided a direct hit by Hurricane Lane, which weakened to a tropical storm over the weekend, areas of the Big Island were inundated with waist-deep water and flash flooding. Mountain View, located on the east side of the island, received a preliminary … Read More
Heat wave turns deadly in Japan following historic flooding
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A grueling heat wave caused at least eight deaths across Japan since Saturday, and the dangerous conditions are not forecast to subside through the duration of the week. More than 2,000 people were treated at hospitals across southern and central … Read More
Japan flood tool nears 200, sun scorches thousands battling thirst
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The death toll rose to 195, with several dozen people still missing, the government said on Thursday. Reuters KURASHIKI, Japan – Intense heat and water shortages raised fears of disease outbreaks in flood-hit western Japan on Thursday as the death … Read More
Japan floods: Death toll rises to 176 as Abe visits affected areas
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Tokyo (CNN) Landslides and flooding caused by torrential rain in Japan have killed another 21 people in what has become one of the deadliest natural disasters to hit the country since the earthquake and tsunami at Fukushima in 2011. A total … Read More
Japan: Torrential rains leave dozens dead
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Record rains and flooding across central and western Japan have caused 2 million people to be evacuated from their homes. More than 80 are reported dead, and many more are missing. Widespread flooding At least 80 people have died in … Read More
