Over 1 million in Japan urged to evacuate as heavy rains threaten landslides, floods.
Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Kotaro Nogami said 14,000 ground troops were standing by for emergency rescue and search operations if needed.
He urged residents to use caution and try to evacuate early"to protect your lives" rather than waiting until the last minute. The agency said landslide warnings have been issued for parts of the three prefectures because rain is expected to intensify over the next few days.
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