One dead and two missing in Japan after heavy rain from Typhoon Mawar

A general view shows a flooded street in Koshigaya, Saitama Prefecture on June 3, 2023, after heavy rains caused by passing Tropical Storm Mawar hit much of the country the day before. Heavy rain across parts of Japan has killed one person, left two missing and injured dozens more, authorities said on June 2, with thousands of residents issued evacuation warnings. - AFP

TOKYO, June 3, 2023 (AFP): Heavy rain across parts of Japan has killed one person, left two missing and injured dozens more, authorities said Saturday, with thousands of residents issued evacuation warnings.

The inundation has been caused by the remnants of former Typhoon Mawar, now downgraded to a tropical storm.