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19 People Missing After Mudslide In Japan.

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It happened in Atami, west of Tokyo.

At least 19 people are thought to be missing after a powerful mudslide swept over a town in Japan.

Officials say a deluge of black water and debris has crushed rows of houses and vehicles in Atami - west of Tokyo - following torrential rains.

A rescue operation is underway with evacuation warnings also in place.

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