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In Pictures: Deadly Typhoon Hagibis hammers Japan

An aerial view shows residential areas flooded by the Chikuma river following Typhoon Hagibis in Nagano, central Japan, October 13, 2019, in this photo taken by Kyodo. Mandatory credit Kyodo/via REUTE — Residential areas in Nagano, central Japan, flooded by the Chikuma River following Typhoon Hagibis. [Kyodo via Reuters]

Helicopters, boats and thousands of troops have been deployed across Japan to rescue people stranded in flooded homes as the death toll from Typhoon Hagibis climbed to at least 23 with more than a dozen missing.

Government spokesman Yoshihide Suga said 27,000 military troops and other rescue crews were taking part in the operation. Some 376,000 homes were without electricity, and 14,000 homes lacked running water, he said.

Public broadcaster NHK said 14 rivers across the nation had flooded, some spilling out in more than one spot.

Authorities warned of a risk of mudslides. Among the reported deaths were those whose homes were buried in landslides. Other fatalities included people who were swept away by raging rivers.

Evacuation centres had been set up in coastal towns with tens of thousands of people seeking shelter. Kyodo News service said evacuation warnings had been issued to more than six million people.

The typhoon disrupted a three-day weekend in Japan that includes Sports Day on Monday. Qualifying for a Formula One race in Suzuka was pushed from Saturday to Sunday.

An aerial view shows a Japan Self-Defence Force helicopter flying over residential areas flooded by the Chikuma river following Typhoon Hagibis in Nagano, central Japan, October 13, 2019, in this phot — Rescue efforts were in full force on Sunday, with boats and helicopters deployed to the flooded areas. [Kyodo via Reuters]

Debris is seen in a flooded residential area due to Typhoon Hagibis, near the Tama River in Kawasaki, Japan, October 13, 2019. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon — Flooded residential area in Kawasaki, Japan. [Kim Kyung-Hoon/Reuters]

A view of a damaged vehicle and house after a tornado caused by typhoon Hagibis hit Ichihara, Chiba Prefecture, east of Tokyo, 12 October 2019. Tyhoon Hagibis is expected to make landfall on the Pacif — The typhoon caused a total of 48 landslides in 12 prefectures, the government said. [JIJI Press/EPA]

A man walks through debris of damaged houses by a tornado caused by typhoon Hagibis in Ichihara, Chiba Prefecture, east of Tokyo, 12 October 2019. Tyhoon Hagibis is expected to make landfall on the Pa — At least 23 people have been killed and more than a dozen missing after the most powerful typhoon in decades hit Japan. [JIJI Press/EPA]

A local resident carrying his pet dog evacuates from an area flooded by the Abukuma river, caused by Typhoon Hagibis, in Motomiya, Fukushima prefecture, Japan, October 13, 2019, in this photo taken by — A local resident evacuates in Motomiya, Fukushima prefecture. [Kyodo via Reuters]

Schoolchildren and residents remove mud after flooding caused by Typhoon Hagibis in Marumori, Miyagi prefecture, Japan, October 13, 2019, in this photo taken by Kyodo. Mandatory credit Kyodo/via REUTE — Schoolchildren and residents remove mud after flooding caused by Typhoon Hagibis in Marumori, Miyagi prefecture. [Kyodo via Reuters]

A residential area flooded by the Chikuma river, caused by Typhoon Hagibis is seen in Nagano, central Japan, October 13, 2019, in this photo taken by Kyodo. Mandatory credit Kyodo/via REUTERS — A flooded residential area in Nagano, central Japan. [Kyodo via Reuters]

A view of fallen electric cables after a tornado caused by Typhoon Hagibis hit Ichihara, Chiba Prefecture, east of Tokyo, 12 October 2019. Tyhoon Hagibis is expected to make landfall on the Pacific co — Authorities issued evacuation advisories and orders for more than six million people across Japan. [JIJI Press/EPA]