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July 8th, 2017 
Awake Goy Search and rescue crews took advantage of a break in the extreme weather conditions to recover victims and rescue survivors Saturday. However, further downpours are expected over the weekend.
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More than 60cm (24 inches) of rain fell in the Fukuoka Prefecture in just 24 hours Saturday, according to Japan’s weather agency. A further 15cm of rain is forecast to fall in Northern Kyushu Sunday.
The unseasonably heavy rain is more than some areas experience in the whole month of July.
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The downpour has devastated entire neighborhoods in the city of Asakura where heavy quantities of mud and debris are making it even more difficult for rescuers and clean-up crews.
Source Article from https://www.rt.com/news/395730-japan-flood-death-toll/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS
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