Tropical Storm Meari leaves trail of devastation in central Japan

Aerial video shows the extent of damage after some areas saw 50% more rain than expected in a month. …

Homes were destroyed, trains delayed and flights cancelled as Tropical Storm Meari swept over parts of central Japan.

Aerial footage showed the extent of the damage to community infrastructure – which prompted a major clean-up operation.

Some areas saw 50% more rain than the entire amount expected in August.