Landslide in central Japan, at least 20 reported missing
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Several homes were swept away in a landslide in Atami City in central Japan. Shizuoka prefectural officials have said that at least 20 people have been reported missing. The landslide was triggered after torrential rain in parts of the prefecture. The police team and firefighters are carrying out evacuation activities. Self-Defense Force personnel have also been called for help. PM Yoshihide Suga has called for an emergency meeting.
