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Severe Weather Warning: 200mm Rain Threatens Kyushu Region

6/10/2025

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Japan's Meteorological Agency has issued a stark warning for the Kyushu region, predicting relentless rain through Wednesday. In Kagoshima Prefecture, downpours could hit a staggering 200 millimeters, heightening the threat of landslides and floods. With the rain front lingering ominously, authorities are urging residents to stay alert and prepared for severe weather.

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Japan's Meteorological Agency has issued a stark warning for the Kyushu region, predicting relentless rain through Wednesday. In Kagoshima Prefecture, downpours could hit a staggering 200 millimeters, heightening the threat of landslides and floods. With the rain front lingering ominously, authorities are urging residents to stay alert and prepared for severe weather.