Aftermath of torrential rain in southwestern Japan

Aftermath of torrential rain in southwestern Japan

Search and rescue operations continue after mudslides in Tsunagi, Kumamoto Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on July 9, 2020, following torrential rain.

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