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Chiba Prefecture in eastern Japan has been struck by unprecedented rainfall, resulting in eight confirmed deaths across multiple cities. The deluge dumped 348mm of rain in just twelve hours, with evacuations affecting over 100,000 residents.
China's government is appealing to the public for information about the July collapse of Liulan Reservoir in Guangxi that killed at least 26 people following Typhoon Maysak, with investigations now underway to determine causes and assign responsibility.
Heavy overnight rainfall across Seoul and eastern Gangwon province has damaged over 500 homes and properties, forced closure of 10 national parks, and prompted evacuation of nearly 100 residents as weather warnings continue.
Torrential rains hammering South Korea's Seoul metropolitan area and Gangwon province have triggered widespread flooding, damaging nearly 540 properties while forcing authorities to close 10 national parks and evacuate nearly 100 residents.
Thailand's Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation has issued warnings for Bangkok and six central provinces ahead of a week of elevated sea levels expected to cause riverbank overflow and potential flooding in low-lying areas.