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Harriet Brewis

Typhoon Hagibis update LIVE: Latest news from Japan after worst storm in decades claims at least 60 lives

Japan has deployed more than 110,000 rescue workers as clean-up operations get underway following the worst storm in decades.

At least 60 people have been killed, with 20 confirmed missing and scores more injured, since Typhoon Hagibis struck the island on Saturday.

Police officers, firefighters, soldiers and coastguard personnel – as well as 100 helicopters – have been mobilised for today's rescue efforts.

Authorities have warned more mudslides are possible, with more rain hitting central and eastern areas of the country throughout the day.

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