Record rain kills five in Japan

Unprecedented rainfall, with over 360 millimeters in 24 hours, hit eastern Japan, causing widespread flooding and landslides that killed at least five people and left thousands stranded at Tokyo's Narita Airport.

The flooding disrupted rail services and power lines, leaving many without electricity for hours.

Emergency services distributed sleeping bags and water to stranded travelers as the rain finally eased.

The disaster highlights Japan's growing vulnerability to extreme weather events linked to climate change.