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Japan rains disaster toll rises to 199: government
TOKYO, July 12, 2018 (BSS/AFP) – The toll in record rains that have devastated parts of Japan rose Thursday to 199, a top government spokesman said.
Local media said search operations are continuing, with dozens of people still missing after the worst weather-related disaster in Japan in over three decades.
BSS/AFP/AU/08:40 hrs