At least 6 killed as torrential rain pounds east Japan

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At least six people were killed when torrential rains hit eastern Japan, triggering severe flooding, landslides, and widespread transportation disruptions, local media reported on Friday. Japan's weather agency issued its highest Level 5 heavy rain warning for more than one-third of municipalities in Chiba Prefecture, near Tokyo, as authorities urged residents to take immediate measures to protect themselves, according to Kyodo