![]() Approximately a fifth of the population lives in low-lying coastal urban centers - comprised of densely clustered residents, buildings, and infrastructure - less than 10 meters above sea level. Part of the reason the damage was so intense was because of the concentration of settlements in Japan’s low-lying coastal cities. Insured losses throughout the country are estimated at more than US$10 billion. In addition, an earthquake in the northeastern area of Japan (Chiba-Tokyo) compounded landslides and flooding. Tens of thousands of homes were flooded, damaged, or without power after torrential rain and powerful winds resulted in tornados, widespread mudslides, and overflowing rivers. ![]() The reported death toll as of October 22 has climbed to 80, with another 398 injured and 11 people still missing. The recent Typhoon Hagibis - the most powerful storm to hit Japan since 1958 - caused massive destruction. ![]()
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