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September 24 · 20 stories · 60 min total read

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Deadly Storm Hits Japan During Holiday Week

A powerful typhoon named Dujuan struck Japan during a holiday week, causing major flooding and landslides. Seven people have died, and emergency crews are still searching for missing individuals. The storm knocked out power for thousands of homes and forced the closure of a large video game event in Tokyo. Record-breaking rainfall was reported in several areas, including Oshima island. Scientists suggest that climate change is making these storms more dangerous by increasing the amount of water in the atmosphere.

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