Japan: Tens of thousands evacuated as floods strike Kyoto

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News ID: 25551
Asia » Asia
Publish Date: 16:48 - 06 July 2018
TEHRAN, July 06 - Recent flooding across large parts of Japan has forced the evacuation of tens of thousands of people, in orders issued on Thursday.

TEHRAN, Young Journalists Club (YJC) - At least 2 people have died in the flooding, which followed a bout of torrential rain. The Japan Meteorological Agency has said more heavy rain is on its way over the weekend.

Footage shows the swollen Kamo River flowing past the Shijo Bridge and Donguri Bridge in Kyoto, Friday.

 

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