24 dead or missing as floods hit Japan
According to the latest reports, 15 people are believed dead and nine are missing on Japan's southern island of Kyushu as devastating rains cause flooding and landslides. Fourteen victims were found in the same flooded nursing home. The authorities have ordered more than 200,000 to evacuate and 10,000 soldiers are being sent to help rescuers. Heavy rain is predicted to continue overnight into Sunday.
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According to the National Hurricane Center, Hurricane Hanna has made landfall in southern Texas, with US officials warning of life-threatening storm surge, strong winds and heavy rains. Governor Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration for 32 counties, saying the coronavirus outbreak would complicate the work of the emergency services. Hanna made landfall on Padre Island on Saturday, With winds up to 90mph (145km/h), the storm was tearing roofs off homes
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106 dead or missing as severe floods affect 15 million people in Southern China
Severe floods have swept away buildings and ruined homes across southern China, leaving at least 106 people dead or missing and affecting 15 million residents in the worst flooding that parts of the region have seen in decades. Heavy rains this time of year often swell China’s rivers and cause its reservoirs to overflow. This year, however, the battle against the coronavirus pandemic has strained flood preparations
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Countries are lifting coronavirus restrictions too soon, says WHO
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