Torrential rains in southern Japan cause flooding & mudslides, several people missing

Mongabay
Aug 11, 2025, 8:50 am117 pts
TOKYO (AP) — Downpours on Japan’s southern main island of Kyushu caused flooding and mudslides on Monday, injuring a number of people and disrupting travel during a Buddhist holiday week. Evacuation advisories were issued and several people were reported missing. A low-pressure system has been stuck over…

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