Death toll from Typhoon Hagibis rises to 56 in Japan: NHK

Tokyo, October 14

At least 56 people have been killed in Japan by Typhoon Hagibis, national broadcaster NHK said on Monday, as rescuers worked into the night searching for survivors.

The broadcaster said 15 people were still missing after the deadly storm, which slammed into Tokyo and surrounding areas on Saturday night as one of the most powerful typhoons to hit the area in decades. — AFP