Japan Floods Hit as Record Rain Batters Tokyo & Eastern Japan

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<p>Japan floods and torrential rain are hitting eastern Japan, with record rainfall triggering flooding, landslide warnings and major travel disruptions. Fukushima has seen deadly flooding, while Tokyo, the Kanto region and the Izu Islands face continuing heavy rain and flood risks.</p><p>Izu Oshima recorded 581.5 mm of rain in 24 hours, while authorities issued the highest Level 5 landslide emergency warnings for parts of the Izu Islands.</p><p>Flooding has also affected Fukushima, where a woman died after her vehicle became trapped in a flooded underpass.</p><p>Japan's weather authorities continue to warn of flooding, rising rivers, landslides and further torrential rain across affected areas.</p><p>Watch the latest visuals and updates from Japan's extreme weather emergency.</p>