The floods have hit the island of Kyushu and were caused by heavy rain that started last Friday.
The rescue efforts have been made more difficult by the continued harsh weather.
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2020-07-07T02:36:18.689Z
The death toll in the floods in Japan is rising. At least 50 people have been confirmed dead and a dozen people have disappeared, reports the news agency AP.
The floods have hit the island of Kyushu and were caused by heavy rain that started last Friday.
The rescue efforts have been made more difficult by the continued harsh weather.
Source: svt