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Extreme rain is testing Japan’s flood defences

The Japan Times

Published 9 Oct 2026, 4:04 pm·1 h ago·1 min read

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More intense rain is overwhelming flood defenses and reaching places outside predicted risk zones, leaving residents to confront unexpected dangers.

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