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Woman found dead in submerged car in Japan amid record rainfall

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A woman was found dead in Iwaki, Japan, after her vehicle became submerged during a period of record-breaking rainfall. The incident occurred on Monday as heavy precipitation impacted eastern regions of the country.

In response to the severe weather, the Japan Meteorological Agency issued a special alert, urging residents to maintain maximum vigilance against potential landslides. Specific warnings were directed at Niijima and Oshima islands, located south of Tokyo, as authorities monitor the ongoing environmental risks associated with the heavy downpours.

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