1953 Wakayama flood
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The 1953 Wakayama flood (Japanese: 紀州大水害 / 南紀豪雨[1]) was caused by heavy rain that resulted in landslides and flooding in the Kii Peninsula, Wakayama Prefecture in Japan around 18 July 1953.[2][3] Collapse of the dikes occurred along many rivers, which caused flooding. It resulted in the death of 713 people and 411 people going missing.[4][5]
