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2 dead as typhoon Nanmadol hits Japan

2 dead as typhoon Nanmadol hits Japan

Tokyo, Sep 19 (UNI) Two people were reported dead and another missing on Monday after powerful typhoon Nanmadol landed in Japan's southwestern region of Kyushu, bringing rain and gales, local media reported.

In Fukuoka Prefecture, a man who was believed to be on his way to find shelter from the typhoon was found collapsed and later confirmed dead. Another man was declared dead after being pulled out of a car submerged in flooded farmland in Miyazaki Prefecture, according to local authorities.

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