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Tropical Storm Mawar intensifies rains for Japan, threatens floods and mudslides in some regions

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By JOHNSON LAI and HIROYUKI KOMAE
Associated Press

NAHA, Japan (AP) — Heavy rains intensified by Tropical Storm Mawar are falling on Japan’s main archipelago and threatening floods and mudslides in western and central regions. Warnings were issued Friday for places that might get a foot of rain through Saturday morning. Residents in vulnerable areas were warned of the potential for flooding and mudslides and advised to go to evacuation centers if possible. In Tokyo, the few pedestrians on the rainy streets clutched umbrellas as winds blew tree branches around. Some trains and ferries were suspended due to heavy rains and strong winds. Mawar remained well offshore in the Pacific Ocean with winds around 50 mph.

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