Update: Nineteen people are dead and 16 are missing after Typhoon Hagibis caused massive flooding in Japan, Kyodo News service has reported. Earlier: At least seven dead in ‘immense’ typhoon floods in JapanAt least seven people are dead and 15 missing after a powerful typhoon unleashed heavy rainfall on Tokyo and surrounding areas. Helicopters plucked people from their flooded homes on Sunday as rescue efforts went into full force in wide areas of Japan. Students and residents scoop dirt as the town is flooded due to Typhoon Hagibis, in Marumori, Miyagi prefecture, Japan (Kyodo News/AP)Parts of nearby Miyagi prefecture were also under water. The typhoon six decades ago had left more than 1,200 people dead and half a million houses flooded.

Source: Irish Examiner October 13, 2019 06:22 UTC