Heavy Rain Drenches Kochi Pref., Raising Risk of Landslides, Flooding
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The Japan Meteorological Agency in Minato Ward, Tokyo
11:48 JST, June 2, 2023
The Japan Meteorological Agency said Friday that a linear precipitation band occurred in Kochi Prefecture, causing heavy rain. With a risk of landslides and flooding rapidly increasing, the agency urged the public to take caution.
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