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Highest landslide warning issued for Yakushima Island
MULTIPLE REPORTS·Published ·Main source · Kyodo News
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Japan Meteorological Agency
Yakushima Island, Kagoshima, Japan
September 5, 2026
Original reports
Japan Meteorological Agency issued a Level 5 emergency landslide warning for Yakushima Island.
Heavy rain caused by Typhoon Krovanh and a weather front prompted the alert.
Authorities warn of potential disasters and flooding in low-lying areas.
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