Heavy rains in Japan cause deadly landslides and floods

Heavy rains in southern Japan have eased after landslides killed two people.

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Authorities have maintained evacuation orders in place, warning that there is a risk of more landslides.

Since Friday, some areas of Kyushu received as much as 1,000mm of rain, more than double the usual volume, according to public broadcaster NHK.

Source: bbc.com