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River flooding reported in Fukuoka as heavy rain hits western Japan
Description: Rivers reportedly flooded in a city in Fukuoka Prefecture, the prefectural government said, as torrential rain hit the northern part of the main island of Kyushu in western Japan. Flooding was reported at two rivers in Asakura, Fukuoka, and a bridge has reportedly been lost. Residents in one community have been isolated as rivers overflowed. Heavy rain also hit other parts of western Japan. [Source: The Mainichi (Japan)]
URL: https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20170705/p2g/00m/0dm/070000c
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Source: The Mainichi (Japan)
Publish Date: 7/5/2017
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