The number of deaths tied to Typhoon Hagibis climbs to 53 and is expected to rise. Hard-hit areas including Nagano are still inundated.
The toll of death and destruction from a typhoon that tore through central and northern Japan climbed Tuesday, as the government said it was considering approving a special budget for the disaster response and eventual reconstruction.
Abe said there are concerns of lasting effects in the storm-hit areas and pledged speedy support for residents.Retired carpenter Toshitaka Yoshimura, who grew up in the Tsuno district of Nagano, was stunned when he returned to his home after staying at an evacuation center during the storm. His house seemed like an unlivable, muddy mess. Doors were knocked out, his handmade furniture tossed around and damaged, and everything from a futon to electronics was broken and covered with dirt.
“I’m glad they survived at least,” said his nephew Kazuki Yoshimura. “Perhaps we can still do something about the house, but nothing can be more precious than life.”Hagibis hit Japan’s main island on Saturday with strong winds and historic rainfall that caused more than 200 rivers to overflow, leaving thousands of homes flooded, damaged or without power. Rescue crews on Tuesday were still searching for the missing, thought to number about 20.
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