Record-breaking rainfall that pounded cities east of Tokyo overnight killed at least four people, flooded roads and dozens of homes, stranded thousands of people and caused power outages.
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It was the first time the Japan Meteorological Agency has issued the highest level 5 warning for heavy rains and landslides for the prefecture.
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