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Devastating Floods Hit Kumamoto, Over 3 Million Evacuated

8/11/2025

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On August 11, devastating floods and landslides struck Kumamoto, Japan, prompting urgent evacuation orders for over three million residents. With a staggering 37cm of rain falling in just six hours, the chaos left many missing. Emergency services are tirelessly working to rescue those trapped as life-threatening conditions continue to grip the region.

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On August 11, devastating floods and landslides struck Kumamoto, Japan, prompting urgent evacuation orders for over three million residents. With a staggering 37cm of rain falling in just six hours, the chaos left many missing. Emergency services are tirelessly working to rescue those trapped as life-threatening conditions continue to grip the region.