8 die, 12 missing in rain-triggered floods, mudslides

8 die, 12 missing in rain-triggered floods, mudslides

KYOTO, Japan - Mudslides triggered by heavy rainfalls threaten to bury houses in Tango, Kyoto Prefecture, on July 18. Eight people died and at least 12 went missing across Japan on the day in floods and mudslides, authorities said.

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