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Torrential rain pounds eastern Japan

Vehicles are stranded near a flooded road in Ichikawa, Chiba Prefecture, on Aug. 13, 2026, after torrential rain pounded eastern Japan, prompting the weather agency to issue a Level 5 warning, the highest on its scale, for downpours in over 10 cities in the eastern Japan prefecture.

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Torrential rain pounds Chiba Pref.

People stay at a makeshift evacuation center set up at the Chiba prefectural government office in the city of Chiba near Tokyo on Aug. 13, 2026, as public transportation is disrupted following torrential rain that pounded the region.

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Torrential rain pounds eastern Japan

Water gushes from a manhole in the city of Chiba near Tokyo on Aug. 13, 2026, after torrential rain pounded eastern Japan, prompting the weather agency to issue a Level 5 warning, the highest on its scale, for downpours in over 10 cities in Chiba Prefecture.

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Japan: Record-Breaking Rain Batters Chiba, Triggering Evacuations in Kashiwa City 4

Torrential rain pounded Chiba Prefecture on Thursday, August 13, with radar showing about 110mm per hour near Kashiwa and 100mm near Abiko. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a record-breaking rainfall alert as Kashiwa ordered citywide evacuations amid reports of flooded roads and homes.

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Japan: Record-Breaking Rain Batters Chiba, Triggering Evacuations in Kashiwa City 5

Torrential rain pounded Chiba Prefecture on Thursday, August 13, with radar showing about 110mm per hour near Kashiwa and 100mm near Abiko. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a record-breaking rainfall alert as Kashiwa ordered citywide evacuations amid reports of flooded roads and homes. This video shows flooding in Onitaka, Ichikawa City.

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Torrential rain pounds eastern Japan

A pedestrian is pictured on a flooded road in the city of Chiba near Tokyo on Aug. 13, 2026, after torrential rain pounded eastern Japan, prompting the weather agency to issue a Level 5 warning, the highest on its scale, for downpours in over 10 cities in Chiba Prefecture.

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Torrential rain pounds eastern Japan

A pedestrian is pictured on a flooded road in the city of Chiba near Tokyo on Aug. 13, 2026, after torrential rain pounded eastern Japan, prompting the weather agency to issue a Level 5 warning, the highest on its scale, for downpours in over 10 cities in Chiba Prefecture.

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Torrential rain pounds eastern Japan

A pedestrian is pictured on a flooded road in the city of Chiba near Tokyo on Aug. 13, 2026, after torrential rain pounded eastern Japan, prompting the weather agency to issue a Level 5 warning, the highest on its scale, for downpours in over 10 cities in Chiba Prefecture.

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Torrential rain pounds eastern Japan

A pedestrian is pictured on a flooded road in the city of Chiba near Tokyo on Aug. 13, 2026, after torrential rain pounded eastern Japan, prompting the weather agency to issue a Level 5 warning, the highest on its scale, for downpours in over 10 cities in Chiba Prefecture.

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Japan: Record-Breaking Rain Batters Chiba, Triggering Evacuations in Kashiwa City 2

Torrential rain pounded Chiba Prefecture on Thursday, August 13, with radar showing about 110mm per hour near Kashiwa and 100mm near Abiko. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a record-breaking rainfall alert as Kashiwa ordered citywide evacuations amid reports of flooded roads and homes.

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Japan: Record-Breaking Rain Batters Chiba, Triggering Evacuations in Kashiwa City 3

Torrential rain pounded Chiba Prefecture on Thursday, August 13, with radar showing about 110mm per hour near Kashiwa and 100mm near Abiko. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a record-breaking rainfall alert as Kashiwa ordered citywide evacuations amid reports of flooded roads and homes.

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Japan: Record-Breaking Rain Batters Chiba, Triggering Evacuations in Kashiwa City

Torrential rain pounded Chiba Prefecture on Thursday, August 13, with radar showing about 110mm per hour near Kashiwa and 100mm near Abiko. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a record-breaking rainfall alert as Kashiwa ordered citywide evacuations amid reports of flooded roads and homes.

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Japan: Level 5 Alert Issued as Torrential Rains Trigger Flooding, Landslide in Kanto Region

Torrential rain pounded a wide swath of the Kanto region in eastern Japan on Friday, July 17, bringing record-breaking downpours to Gunma and southern Tochigi prefectures as well as heavy rain in Tokyo, Yokohama and Kawasaki. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued its highest-level "emergency safety" evacuation order for some areas. A landslide in Ashikaga, Tochigi Prefecture, collapsed a building and left three people unaccounted for.

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US: Storm Brings Heavy Rain and Hail to Las Cruces, New Mexico

Heavy rain and pea-sized hail pounded Las Cruces, New Mexico on Wednesday night, with rainfall totals exceeding one inch in many areas.

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Japan: Izu Oshima Pounded by Giant Waves as Typhoon Jangmi Strikes

Typhoon Jangmi swept across Japan over several days, bringing powerful winds and heavy rainfall that caused widespread damage throughout the country. On the island of Izu Oshima — located roughly 120 kilometers south of central Tokyo — massive waves were seen crashing against the shore on Wednesday, June 3.

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Japan: Izu Oshima Pounded by Giant Waves as Typhoon Jangmi Strikes 2

Typhoon Jangmi swept across Japan over several days, bringing powerful winds and heavy rainfall that caused widespread damage throughout the country. On the island of Izu Oshima — located roughly 120 kilometers south of central Tokyo — massive waves were seen crashing against the shore on Wednesday, June 3.

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China: Giant Hailstones Pound Yunnan in Violent Storm

On March 15, 2026, giant hailstones pounded Pu'er, Yunnan, China, as a violent storm struck the region. The unusually large hailstones fell rapidly, bouncing off the ground with a loud crashing sound and covering roads and open areas. The intense storm reduced visibility and created hazardous conditions across the area.

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UK: Waves Pound Aberdeen Coastline Amid Unsettled Winter Weather

Huge waves pounded the Aberdeen coastline amid unsettled winter weather on Thursday, February 5.

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US: Flash Flood Emergency Declared as Heavy Rain Pounds Central Florida 3

Heavy rains pounded Central and South Florida on Sunday, October 26, triggering flooding that prompted a rare flash flood emergency for parts of the region. The dangerous situation stranded drivers, closed roads, and inundated homes in cities like Eustis and Mount Dora.

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US: Flash Flood Emergency Declared as Heavy Rain Pounds Central Florida

Heavy rains pounded Central and South Florida on Sunday, October 26, triggering flooding that prompted a rare flash flood emergency for parts of the region. The dangerous situation stranded drivers, closed roads, and inundated homes in cities like Eustis and Mount Dora.

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US: Flash Flood Emergency Declared as Heavy Rain Pounds Central Florida 2

Heavy rains pounded Central and South Florida on Sunday, October 26, triggering flooding that prompted a rare flash flood emergency for parts of the region. The dangerous situation stranded drivers, closed roads, and inundated homes in cities like Eustis and Mount Dora.

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China: Typhoon Wipha Triggers Severe Flooding in Xuwen County, Zhanjiang

This video captured an overwhelming scene of urban flooding as relentless rain pounded Xuwen County in Zhanjiang, Guangdong, under the influence of Typhoon Wipha on July 20. The severe flooding left parts of the city submerged in waist-deep floodwater.

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US: Evacuation Order Issued for OC Canyon Communities Due to Mudslide Risk

A mandatory evacuation order was issued for Orange County canyon communities near the Airport Fire burn scar on Wednesday night, March 12, as heavy rains pounded the region, increasing the possibility of debris flows and mudslides. The National Weather Service also issued a flood watch for the area. This video, taken on Thursday, shows damage from the downpour on Trabuco Canyon Road in Trabuco Canyon, with rocks and trees washed away.

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China: Severe Hailstorm Strikes Ningxia

On August 5, 2024, Zhongwei city, Ningxia experienced a violent weather phenomenon. The city faced a severe hailstorm that significantly reduced visibility and caused alarm among the residents. Large, icy hailstones pounded the area, accompanied by strong winds that forced trees to bend dramatically to one side and shrouded the sky in a thick fog. This intense storm left onlookers in awe and fear, with numerous comments on social media from local people expressing that it was the largest hail they had ever encountered.

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US: Severe Thunderstorms Pound Northeast

Severe weather pounded the US Northeast on Tuesday, July 16, prompting severe thunderstorm warnings in New Jersey, New York, Delaware, and Maryland. A tornado was reported in Oneida County in New York and more than 175,000 customers lost power in the state, forcing the declaration of a state of emergency by New York Governor Kathy Hochul.

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US: Severe Thunderstorms Pound Northeast 2

Severe weather pounded the US Northeast on Tuesday, July 16, prompting severe thunderstorm warnings in New Jersey, New York, Delaware, and Maryland. A tornado was reported in Oneida County in New York and more than 175,000 customers lost power in the state, forcing the declaration of a state of emergency by New York Governor Kathy Hochul.

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US: Emergency Declared In South Florida As Torrential Rains Cause Major Flooding 2

Many streets in South Florida were flooded after heavy rains pounded the region on Wednesday, June 12. Gov. Ron DeSantis declared an emergency in Broward, Collier, Lee, Miami-Dade, and Sarasota counties due to significant flooding. The inclement weather caused flight disruptions at Miami International Airport and road closures, including parts of major highways.

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US: Emergency Declared In South Florida As Torrential Rains Cause Major Flooding

Many streets in South Florida were flooded after heavy rains pounded the region on Wednesday, June 12. Gov. Ron DeSantis declared an emergency in Broward, Collier, Lee, Miami-Dade, and Sarasota counties due to the significant flooding. The inclement weather caused flight disruptions at Miami International Airport and road closures including parts of major highways.

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Kenya: Overnight Rainfall Triggers Flooding In Nairobi 3

Roads were severely flooded across Nairobi on Sunday night, March 24, including the Nairobi Expressway, as heavy rains pounded the capital overnight.

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U.S.-British warplanes hit Yemen's Houthi camps

STORY: U.S.-British warplanes hit Yemen's Houthi camps SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 3, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 4, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:18 LOCATION: Sanaa CATEGORY: POLITICS/MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Houthi camps in Sanaa being pounded by airstrikes on Feb. 3, 2024 STORYLINE: Houthi camps in Yemen's capital Sanaa were hit by airstrikes on Saturday night, residents told Xinhua. The airstrikes hit camps around Sanaa, and the sound of many fighter jets could be heard in downtown Sanaa, residents said. The explosions occurred in the northern and southern mountains surrounding the capital, added the residents. According to the Houthi-run al-Masirah TV, the airstrikes hit the mountain of al-Nahdain and Attan, both military camps controlled by the Houthi group. Residents near those mountains told Xinhua the explosions were very powerful, shaking the ground and smashing windows of many nearby buildings. Meanwhile, al-Masirah TV said "U.S.-British aggression" launched airstrikes on targets in the capital city. The U.

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President Macron Visits The Emir Of Qatar - Doha

French President Emmanuel Macron (C) he is welcomed by officials of the ministry of foreign affairs upon his arrival at Doha's airport, Qatar, for a one-day visit to discuss with the Emir of Qatar the fate of the hostages held by Hamas, on December 2, 2023. Israel and Hamas brushed off international calls to renew an expired truce on December 2 as air strikes pounded militant targets in Gaza and Palestinian groups launched volleys of rockets. Photo by Ludovic MARIN/pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron Visits The Emir Of Qatar - Doha

French President Emmanuel Macron (C) he is welcomed by officials of the ministry of foreign affairs upon his arrival at Doha's airport, Qatar, for a one-day visit to discuss with the Emir of Qatar the fate of the hostages held by Hamas, on December 2, 2023. Israel and Hamas brushed off international calls to renew an expired truce on December 2 as air strikes pounded militant targets in Gaza and Palestinian groups launched volleys of rockets. Photo by Ludovic MARIN/pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron Visits The Emir Of Qatar - Doha

French President Emmanuel Macron (C) is welcomed by officials of the ministry of foreign affairs upon his arrival at Doha's airport, Qatar, for a one-day visit to discuss with the Emir of Qatar the fate of the hostages held by Hamas, on December 2, 2023. Israel and Hamas brushed off international calls to renew an expired truce on December 2 as air strikes pounded militant targets in Gaza and Palestinian groups launched volleys of rockets. Photo by Ludovic MARIN/pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israel Pounds Gaza

Palestinians walk amid the rubble of destroyed and damaged building in the heavily bombarded city center of Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip following overnight Israeli shelling, on October 10, 2023. Israel pounded Hamas targets in Gaza on October 10 and said the bodies of 1,500 Islamist militants were found in southern towns recaptured by the army in gruelling battles near the Palestinian enclave. Gaza, Palestinian Territories, October 10, 2023. Photo by Mohamed Zaanoun/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israel Pounds Gaza

Palestinians walk amid the rubble of destroyed and damaged building in the heavily bombarded city center of Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip following overnight Israeli shelling, on October 10, 2023. Israel pounded Hamas targets in Gaza on October 10 and said the bodies of 1,500 Islamist militants were found in southern towns recaptured by the army in gruelling battles near the Palestinian enclave. Gaza, Palestinian Territories, October 10, 2023. Photo by Mohamed Zaanoun/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israel Pounds Gaza

Palestinians walk amid the rubble of destroyed and damaged building in the heavily bombarded city center of Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip following overnight Israeli shelling, on October 10, 2023. Israel pounded Hamas targets in Gaza on October 10 and said the bodies of 1,500 Islamist militants were found in southern towns recaptured by the army in gruelling battles near the Palestinian enclave. Gaza, Palestinian Territories, October 10, 2023. Photo by Mohamed Zaanoun/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israel Pounds Gaza

Palestinians walk amid the rubble of destroyed and damaged building in the heavily bombarded city center of Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip following overnight Israeli shelling, on October 10, 2023. Israel pounded Hamas targets in Gaza on October 10 and said the bodies of 1,500 Islamist militants were found in southern towns recaptured by the army in gruelling battles near the Palestinian enclave. Gaza, Palestinian Territories, October 10, 2023. Photo by Mohamed Zaanoun/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israel Pounds Gaza

Palestinians walk amid the rubble of destroyed and damaged building in the heavily bombarded city center of Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip following overnight Israeli shelling, on October 10, 2023. Israel pounded Hamas targets in Gaza on October 10 and said the bodies of 1,500 Islamist militants were found in southern towns recaptured by the army in gruelling battles near the Palestinian enclave. Gaza, Palestinian Territories, October 10, 2023. Photo by Mohamed Zaanoun/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israel Pounds Gaza

Palestinians walk amid the rubble of destroyed and damaged building in the heavily bombarded city center of Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip following overnight Israeli shelling, on October 10, 2023. Israel pounded Hamas targets in Gaza on October 10 and said the bodies of 1,500 Islamist militants were found in southern towns recaptured by the army in gruelling battles near the Palestinian enclave. Gaza, Palestinian Territories, October 10, 2023. Photo by Mohamed Zaanoun/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israel Pounds Gaza

Palestinians walk amid the rubble of destroyed and damaged building in the heavily bombarded city center of Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip following overnight Israeli shelling, on October 10, 2023. Israel pounded Hamas targets in Gaza on October 10 and said the bodies of 1,500 Islamist militants were found in southern towns recaptured by the army in gruelling battles near the Palestinian enclave. Gaza, Palestinian Territories, October 10, 2023. Photo by Mohamed Zaanoun/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israel Pounds Gaza

Palestinians walk amid the rubble of destroyed and damaged building in the heavily bombarded city center of Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip following overnight Israeli shelling, on October 10, 2023. Israel pounded Hamas targets in Gaza on October 10 and said the bodies of 1,500 Islamist militants were found in southern towns recaptured by the army in gruelling battles near the Palestinian enclave. Gaza, Palestinian Territories, October 10, 2023. Photo by Mohamed Zaanoun/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israel Pounds Gaza

Palestinians walk amid the rubble of destroyed and damaged building in the heavily bombarded city center of Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip following overnight Israeli shelling, on October 10, 2023. Israel pounded Hamas targets in Gaza on October 10 and said the bodies of 1,500 Islamist militants were found in southern towns recaptured by the army in gruelling battles near the Palestinian enclave. Gaza, Palestinian Territories, October 10, 2023. Photo by Mohamed Zaanoun/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Heavy rain in Japan

JR Hakata Station in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, is crowded with passengers on July 1, 2023, as shinkansen bullet train services are disrupted following heavy rain that pounded parts of western Japan and the southwestern Kyushu region.

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Heavy rain in Japan

JR Hakata Station in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, is crowded with passengers on July 1, 2023, as shinkansen bullet train services are disrupted following heavy rain that pounded parts of western Japan and the southwestern Kyushu region.

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Heavy rain in Japan

JR Hakata Station in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, is crowded with passengers on July 1, 2023, as shinkansen bullet train services are disrupted following heavy rain that pounded parts of western Japan and the southwestern Kyushu region.

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JAPAN-NAGOYA-TORRENTIAL RAINS

(230603) -- NAGOYA, June 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A police officer maintains order at Nagoya Station in Nagoya, Japan, June 3, 2023. Torrential rains pounded a wide swath of Japan's Pacific coast on Friday and disrupted transportation services, including cancellations of shinkansen bullet train services in some areas. (Xinhua/Zhang Xiaoyu)

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JAPAN-NAGOYA-TORRENTIAL RAINS

(230603) -- NAGOYA, June 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Passengers wait for Shinkansen trains to start again at Nagoya Station in Nagoya, Japan, June 3, 2023. Torrential rains pounded a wide swath of Japan's Pacific coast on Friday and disrupted transportation services, including cancellations of shinkansen bullet train services in some areas. (Xinhua/Zhang Xiaoyu)

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JAPAN-NAGOYA-TORRENTIAL RAINS

(230603) -- NAGOYA, June 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Passengers wait for Shinkansen trains to start again at Nagoya Station in Nagoya, Japan, June 3, 2023. Torrential rains pounded a wide swath of Japan's Pacific coast on Friday and disrupted transportation services, including cancellations of shinkansen bullet train services in some areas. (Xinhua/Zhang Xiaoyu)

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New Zealand 2023 Rotorua Marathon held in rain

STORY: New Zealand 2023 Rotorua Marathon held in rain DATELINE: May 6, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:02 LOCATION: ROTORUA, New Zealand CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of New Zealand's 2023 Rotorua Marathon STORYLINE: More than 4,000 runners pounded the picturesque tracks around Rotorua Lake in rain on Saturday in the 59th edition of Rotorua Marathon, one of the oldest sporting events in New Zealand. Tokyo Olympian Auckland-based Malcolm Hicks won the men's full marathon in two hours 21 minutes and 49 seconds. Tauranga-based Alice Mason earned a record-equalling fourth victory in the women's race in 2:54:30, just nine months after giving birth to her baby. Earlier in the day, around 4,000 participants set out in a light drizzle to take on either the full marathon, half-marathon, 10km or 5.5km distances. Rotorua, one of North Island's top visitor destinations, is well-known for its fascinating geothermal activity, Maori culture, hot springs and mud pools. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporti

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Typhoon-like storm in Japan

SHIRAHAMA, Japan - Photo shows people near a shore being pounded by high waves in Shirahama, Wakayama Prefecture, on April 6, 2013, as a typhoon-like powerful spring storm hit a wide area of western Japan.