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Several dead in floods and landslides in central Japan

According to the authorities, two people are missing and the whereabouts of eight people are unclear.

At least six people have died in floods and landslides caused by heavy rains in central Japan, according to local media.

In addition, the authorities of Ishikawa prefecture say that two people are missing and the location of eight people is unclear.

Since Saturday, more than 540 millimeters of rain has been measured in the city of Wajima in the Ishikawa region.

According to the local electricity company, a total of 4,000 households are without electricity.

In addition, around 100 residential areas are isolated after the roads were cut off due to landslides.

During the weekend, army troops were sent to the Ishikawa area to assist rescue workers. Tens of thousands of residents were ordered to evacuate over the weekend.

Source: AFP

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