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Tropical Storm Mawar disrupts Japan's bullet train services, causing long station lines

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Tropical Storm Mawar wreaked havoc in Japan on Friday, June 2, unleashing relentless downpours accompanied by fierce winds.

The ferocious weather conditions resulted in tragic consequences, claiming at least one life and triggering widespread flooding, treacherous mudslides, and causing disruptions in the transportation system.

The powerful storm forced the suspension of the renowned Tokaido Shinkansen, a high-speed train service that connects Tokyo and Nagoya. Stranded passengers found themselves grappling with travel chaos as the train services came to a grinding halt.

Stations were flooded with anxious crowds, anxiously waiting for the services to resume and whisk them away to their destinations.

In the video, thousands of individuals can be seen in a frenzied rush at Tokyo station, desperately vying for a chance to board the Shinkansen.

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