Historic rainfall hits Chiba, four dead and thousands stranded
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Record rainfall in Chiba Prefecture—up to 360mm in 24 hours—caused floods that closed roads and rails, left at least four dead (with others unaccounted) and more than 22,000 households without power, while thousands were stranded at Narita and Soga station during the Bon holiday travel week.
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