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Japanese rescue crews continue search efforts in wake of Tropical Storm Hagibis

2019-10-14 08:39:51       source:CBS News

October 13, 2019


Rescuers in Japan are continuing to help people in the aftermath of a ferocious typhoon, as the death toll from the storm climbed to as high as 33, according to some national outlets. The government's Fire and Disaster Management Agency, which tends to be conservative in its counts, said late Sunday that 14 people died and 11 were missing as a result of Typhoon Hagibis, while 187 suffered injuries.


It also said 1,283 homes were flooded and 517 were damaged, partially or totally.


Japan's Kyodo News agency said 33 people died and 19 were missing. 


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