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Oct 14, 2019 - Science

In photos: The aftermath of deadly Typhoon Hagibis in Japan

Rebecca Falconer
Japan Self-Defense Forces evacuate residents from a flooded area during search and rescue operations in the aftermath of Typhoon Hagibis in Marumori, Miyagi prefecture on October 14, 2019

Japan Defense Forces evacuate residents from the Typhoon Hagibis-devastated Marumori in Miyagi prefecture Monday. Photo: Jiji Press/AFP via Getty Images

A massive search and rescue operation involving 110,000 people was underway in Japan Monday after deadly Typhoon Hagibis lashed the country over the weekend, the BBC reports.

The big picture: The storm that triggered floods and landslides Saturday has killed at least 40 people and injured scores more, according to Japanese news outlets. "About 38,000 people across 17 prefectures had evacuated their homes" so far, the Japan Times reports. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said there were concerns for the "impact on lives and economic activities," per the Japan Times.

An aerial view shows the flooded area in Kawagoe, Saitama prefecture on October 13
Kawagoe, Saitama prefecture, got slammed by Typhoon Hagibis and weather systems linked to the storm. Photo: STR/JIJI Press/AFP via Getty Images
A man wades through floodwaters with items salvaged from his home in the aftermath of Typhoon Hagibis in Nagano on October 14
A man wades through floodwaters with items salvaged from his home in Nagan. Photo: Kazuhiro Nogi/AFP via Getty Images
Overturned vehicles sit on the side of a muddy road in the aftermath of Typhoon Hagibis in Nagano
The storm overturned vehicles in Nagano. Photo: Kazuhiro Nogi/AFP via Getty Images
Residents clear mud from a street at the flooded area in Marumori, Miyagi prefecture
Residents clear mud from a street at the flooded area in Marumori, Miyagi prefecture. Photo: Jiji Press/AFP via Getty Images
Tokyo Fire Department workers help repair damage in the aftermath of Typhoon Hagibis
Tokyo Fire Department workers respond to a storm-related call. Photo: William West/AFP via Getty Images
A man carries his dog through the mud in the aftermath of Typhoon Hagibis, in Kawasaki
A man carries his dog through the mud in Kawasaki. Photo: William West/AFP via Getty Images
Japan and Scotland observe a minutes silence for the victims of Typhoon Hagibis during the 2019 Rugby World Cup match at the Yokohama Stadium, Yokohama.
The BBC reports that 3 Rugby World Cup games were canceled. The Japan-Scotland match was played after a minute's silence for typhoon victims. Japan won to reach the quarter-finals for the first time ever. Photo: David Davies/PA Images via Getty Images
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