Deadly Deluge: Japan's Southwest Ravaged by Record Rainfall
TL;DR
Heavy rain in Japan's Kyushu region has caused landslides, resulting in one death and three people missing. Authorities have issued evacuation orders for thousands of residents and suspended the Shinkansen bullet train service. The Japan Meteorological Agency has warned of the potential for floods and more landslides, urging people to seek shelter. The region is expected to receive additional heavy rainfall in the next 24 hours.
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