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A landslide has been reported in Fukui Prefecture, central Japan, following a heavy rain warning from the meteorological agency. The extent of damage is still unknown, and local officials and rescue teams are assessing the situation.
Japan's weather agency issued a special heavy rain warning for parts of Fukui Prefecture on Sunday, urging about 244,000 residents to take emergency safety measures amid reports of landslides and vehicles stranded on flooded roads. The agency continues to monitor the situation closely.
A nuclear reactor at a power plant in Fukui Prefecture, central Japan, was shut down on May 3 after operators detected a steam leak near a high-pressure turbine. The incident caused no casualties or radiation risk, and the cause is under investigation. This is the second nuclear reactor incident in Fukui in recent months, potentially reigniting safety concerns amid Japan's push to restart nuclear plants.
