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Floods & landslide disaster in Western Japan: help & donations

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Torrential rainstorms in Western Japan have resulted in the worst floods and landslides in 36 years. Hiroshima and Okayama Prefectures were hit worst, with a death toll of over 200 until today. Many are still missing; two million people were told to evacuate. Over 300 homes were destroyed, and some 10,000 flooded.

Japan hit by worst weather disaster in decades: Why did so many die? | The Japan Times

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How can you help? There are several organisations accepting donations to help victims of the disaster. We have listed several below:

What you should not do:

Victim of 3.11 to people who have never suffered a disaster: Don't send origami cranes to shelters

 
7-11 stores have also got collection boxes for your spare change at their checkouts.
 
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