17 dead, 51 missing as typhoon sideswipes Tokyo

Oct 17, 2013 00:54


TOKYO -

At least 17 people died as a powerful typhoon lashed Japan’s Pacific coast Wednesday, media reports said, with the death toll likely to rise.

Typhoon Wipha, dubbed the strongest in a decade, caused landslides that buried houses as it churned past an island just south of Tokyo.

Public broadcaster NHK and Jiji Press reported at least 16 people ( Read more... )

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csg_dear4life October 16 2013, 22:23:47 UTC
They never seem to get a break, do they.

How are you doing? Haven't heard from ya in awhile.

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sindorei_x October 16 2013, 22:42:03 UTC
Yes,they're trying to overcome bad things.They're Japanese...patient and stronger!!
Thank you so much for asking.I'm trying to be good.Well,so far so good....How are you ?

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csg_dear4life October 16 2013, 23:19:59 UTC
I've been great. I had an awesome weekend and my work load has been light.

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