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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1394, Ashikaga Yoshinori, Japanese shōgun (died 1441) was born. In 1441, Kyōgoku Takakazu, Japanese nobleman passed away. In 1879, Han Yong-un, Korean poet (died 1944) was born. In 1909, Motoichi Kumagai, Japanese photographer and illustrator (died 2010) was born. In 1918, The Imperial Japanese Navy battleship Kawachi blows up at Shunan, western Honshu, Japan, killing at least 621. In 1961, Indian city Pune floods due to failure of the Khadakwasla and Panshet dams, killing at least two thousand people. In 1966, Taiji, Japanese bass player and songwriter (died 2011) was born. In 1979, Maya Kobayashi, Japanese journalist was born. In 1995, Chinese seismologists successfully predict the 1995 Myanmar-China earthquake, reducing the number of casualties to 11. In 2013, Takako Takahashi, Japanese author (born 1932) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Victims mourned 8 years after western Japan rain disaster
Residents across the Chugoku region on Monday mourned over 300 people who lost their lives in the incident that hit the area in 2018.
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Irish News
· Jun 27, 2026
Floods and landslides as two tropical storms pound Japan
At least one person has died after storms Mekkhala and Higos struck.
Utusan Malaysia
· Jun 25, 2026
Ban pecah, 3,000 penduduk Kampung RTB Bukit Changgang dilanda banjir
KUALA LANGAT: Lebih 3,000 penduduk di Kampung Rancangan Tanah Belia (RTB) Bukit Changgang di sini terjejas selepas kediaman dan laluan utama di kawasan itu dilanda banjir susulan ban Sungai Langat pecah kelmarin. Kejadian itu dilaporkan terjadi selepas sebuah ban dekat kunci air di kawasan berkenaan pecah kira-kira pukul 10.30 malam sebelum air melimpah masuk ke ... Read more The post Ban pecah, 3,000 penduduk Kampung RTB Bukit Changgang dilanda banjir appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
Daily Post Nigeria
· Jul 6, 2026
Heavy rainstorm, windstorm wreak havoc in Jigawa
A heavy downpour accompanied by strong winds has caused widespread destruction in several communities within Dutse metropolis and its environs in Jigawa State. The affected areas include Gida Dubu, Takur Site, Mobile, Kudi, Dan Masara, Kwaimawa, and other parts of the state capital. DAILY POST observed that, the heavy rainfall and windstorm destroyed fences, blew [] Heavy rainstorm, windstorm wreak havoc in Jigawa
Latestly.com
· Jun 27, 2026
Japan: Tropical Storms Mekkhala and Higos Trigger Flooding, Heavy Rain to Lash Tokyo
Heavy downpours triggered flooding in parts of western Japan on Friday as two approaching tropical storms added to a seasonal rain front already stuck above the country. Storm Mekkhala was off the western coast of Japan's southern remote island of Amami as of late afternoon Friday as it headed northeast, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.
Al Jazeera English
· Jun 27, 2026
Tropical Storm Mekkhala leaves Taiwan underwater
Tropical Storm Mekkhala has triggered severe flooding across parts of Taiwan before bringing torrential rain and transport disruption to Japan. The storm has left homes underwater, damaged property and prompted flood, landslide and evacuation warnings. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile
Vanguard News
· Jun 30, 2026
Photos: Floods submerge parts of Isashi, Iba, Ojo, Okokomaiko
— Residents Appeal for Urgent Government Intervention By Clifford Ndujihe LAGOS — Several communities in Isashi, Iba Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Okokomaiko and Ojo were submerged following three days of torrential rainfall, forcing many residents to abandon their homes. Some affected residents have relocated temporarily to stay with relatives and friends as floodwaters inundated [] The post Photos: Floods submerge parts of Isashi, Iba, Ojo, Okokomaiko appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Related coverage for " Victims mourned 8 years after western Japan rain disaster ": Irish News — Floods and landslides as two tropical storms pound Japan. Utusan Malaysia — Ban pecah, 3,000 penduduk Kampung RTB Bukit Changgang dilanda banjir. Daily Post Nigeria — Heavy rainstorm, windstorm wreak havoc in Jigawa . Latestly.com — Japan: Tropical Storms Mekkhala and Higos Trigger Flooding, Heavy Rain to Lash Tokyo. Al Jazeera English — Tropical Storm Mekkhala leaves Taiwan underwater. Vanguard News — Photos: Floods submerge parts of Isashi, Iba, Ojo, Okokomaiko