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2 tropical storms pound Japan with floods and landslides, killing 1

Storms Mekkhala and Higos pounded Japan on Saturday, triggering floods and landslides. One person died and several others were injured. By late Saturday, both systems had weakened to tropical depressions.

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The storms have now weakened to tropical depressions after causing one death and multiple injuries.

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  1. Two Tropical Storms Hit Japan Leaving One Dead

    Storms Mekkhala and Higos pounded Japan on Saturday, triggering floods and landslides. One person died and several others were injured. By late Saturday, both systems had weakened to tropical depressions.

    What's confirmed:

    • Storms Mekkhala and Higos caused landslides and floods in Japan.
    • One person died and several others were injured due to the storms.
    • The storms weakened to tropical depressions by late Saturday.
    • The storms affected Japan's Pacific coast.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Over 1 million people were evacuated as the storms converged.
    • More than 200 flights were grounded.
    • Three people were injured.
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