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Read More »Devastating Heavy Rain in Fukuoka, Japan: August 2025 Floods Cause ¥152 Billion in Damage and Spark Major Recovery Efforts
In August 2025, northern Kyushu, Japan, was battered by record-breaking heavy rainfall, leading to widespread flooding, landslides, and significant infrastructure damage. Fukuoka Prefecture, one of the hardest-hit areas, reported damages totaling approximately ¥152 billion (around $1 billion USD), prompting swift government action to aid recovery. This natural disaster, triggered by …
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