Japan floods

Updated On Jul 13, 2012 02:03 pm IST
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An aerial view of a cluster of buildings affected by flood waters left by torrential rain at Aso city in Kumamoto prefecture, on Japan's southern island of Kyushu. AFP Photo expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jul 13, 2012 02:03 pm IST

An aerial view of a cluster of buildings affected by flood waters left by torrential rain at Aso city in Kumamoto prefecture, on Japan's southern island of Kyushu. AFP Photo

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An aerial view of a residential area affected by flood waters left by torrential rain at Aso city in Kumamoto prefecture, on Japan's southern island of Kyushu. AFP Photo expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jul 13, 2012 02:03 pm IST

An aerial view of a residential area affected by flood waters left by torrential rain at Aso city in Kumamoto prefecture, on Japan's southern island of Kyushu. AFP Photo

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Residential streets are submerged after a river overflowed its banks in Kumamoto, Kumamoto prefecture on Japan's southern island of Kyushu. AP Photo/Yomiuri Shimbun expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Residential streets are submerged after a river overflowed its banks in Kumamoto, Kumamoto prefecture on Japan's southern island of Kyushu. AP Photo/Yomiuri Shimbun

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Japan's Self Defense Force members search for missing residents in the rain, in Takeda, Oita Prefecture, Japan. AP Photo expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Japan's Self Defense Force members search for missing residents in the rain, in Takeda, Oita Prefecture, Japan. AP Photo

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Japan's Self Defense Force members gather to search for missing residents in the rain, in Aso city, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. AP Photo expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Japan's Self Defense Force members gather to search for missing residents in the rain, in Aso city, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. AP Photo

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An aerial view shows firefighters searching among collapsed houses following a landslide caused by heavy rains in Minamiaso town, Kumamoto prefecture. Reuters expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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An aerial view shows firefighters searching among collapsed houses following a landslide caused by heavy rains in Minamiaso town, Kumamoto prefecture. Reuters

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An aerial view shows firefighters searching among collapsed houses following a landslide caused by heavy rains in Minamiaso town, Kumamoto prefecture. Reuters/Kyodo expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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An aerial view shows firefighters searching among collapsed houses following a landslide caused by heavy rains in Minamiaso town, Kumamoto prefecture. Reuters/Kyodo

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People wade through a flooded street caused by heavy rains in Kumamoto, southwestern Japan. Reuters/Kyodo expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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People wade through a flooded street caused by heavy rains in Kumamoto, southwestern Japan. Reuters/Kyodo

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An aerial view of a residential area and road affected by flood waters left by torrential rain at Aso city in Kumamoto prefecture, on Japan's southern island of Kyushu. AFP Photo expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jul 13, 2012 02:03 pm IST

An aerial view of a residential area and road affected by flood waters left by torrential rain at Aso city in Kumamoto prefecture, on Japan's southern island of Kyushu. AFP Photo

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Police officers search for missing villagers following a mudslide in Minamiaso, Kumamoto Prefecture, western Japan. Heavy rains hit southern Japan, triggering flashfloods, mudslides and destroying dozens of homes. AP Photo expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Police officers search for missing villagers following a mudslide in Minamiaso, Kumamoto Prefecture, western Japan. Heavy rains hit southern Japan, triggering flashfloods, mudslides and destroying dozens of homes. AP Photo

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