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Storm Maria Brings Torrential Rain To Japan, Disrupts Transport

The Tropical Storm Maria made landfall on Monday in Japan’s northern region of Iwate, bringing torrential rain that disrupted flights and rail services while forcing people in some areas to evacuate homes, but there were no immediate reports of casualties. The storm, packing maximum wind speeds of 72 kph (45 mph), is expected to move towards the Sea of Japan.
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Heavy vehicles are submerged in water after Tropical Storm Maria made landfall, in Iwate prefecture, northern Japan, August 12, 2024, in this photo taken by Kyodo.
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The Japan Meteorological Agency warned of risks from mudslides and floods after record-breaking rainfall over the last two days in some cities of the region.

The government will do its best to tackle the situation, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida told reporters. “We’ll continue to provide information to residents and support those evacuating,” he said.

Although Japan is observing a holiday, some high-speed bullet trains and regular services have been suspended in Iwate and other northern areas, while Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways also cancelled flights with the affected regions.

Reporting by Makiko Yamazaki; Editing by Clarence Fernandez

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