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Nearly two million told to evacuate as typhoon batters Japan
Original: Nearly two million urged to evacuate as powerful typhoon batters Japan | BBC News
Authorities in Japan have urged nearly two million people to evacuate as a powerful typhoon batters the country, bringing destructive winds and heavy rain. Emergency warnings have been issued across affected regions, with residents told to move to safety ahead of the storm's peak. The scale of the evacuation order reflects concerns about flooding, landslides and widespread damage.
Why now: A major typhoon threatening large parts of Japan with mass evacuation orders is a fast-developing breaking news story.
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