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Hello and welcome to today’s news from Japan Daily News on August 16th, 2023. In our first news story, two Japanese nationals suspected of involvement in a fraudulent scheme have been arrested in Cambodia and extradited to Japan. The suspects were apprehended at a hotel in northern Cambodia and are accused of deceiving a man from Saga Prefecture and taking his money. Moving on to our next story, the western regions of Japan, including China, Kinki, and Tokai, have been hit by record-breaking heavy rain due to the influence of Typhoon No. 7. The heavy rain has triggered special warnings in various areas, including Tottori City, where the ground has become loose due to the previous rainfall. Residents are urged to remain vigilant against landslides and other potential disasters. That’s all for today’s news. Thank you for listening to Japan Daily News. And now for the weather. Today in Tokyo, the weather will be partly cloudy with a maximum temperature of 28°C and a minimum temperature of 27°C. There is a 72% chance of rain and a UV index of 6. Overall, it will be a warm and potentially rainy day. And that’s all for today’s news. Thanks for listening to Japan Daily News.