Japan Draws On Emergency Fund To Pay For Aftermath Of Typhoon
The government says the death toll from Typhoon Hagibis, which struck over the weekend, was at least 53. It brought record rainfall to parts of the country and forced tens of thousands into shelters.
by Scott Neuman
Oct 15, 2019
2 minutes
Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe warned on Tuesday of a "prolonged" impact from one of the most destructive typhoons in decades to hit the country, with a toll that has now risen to at least 53 dead.
Typhoon Hagibis brought record-breaking rainfall, caused extensive flooding and power
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