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Storm strands Hong Kong travelers in Tokyo, disrupting Narita Airport access

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A severe rainstorm in Tokyo has caused significant travel disruptions, stranding numerous Hong Kong residents attempting to return home. Record rainfall on Thursday led to the closure of roads and disruption of train services, leaving many travelers, including tour groups, stuck overnight at Narita International Airport and on halted trains. Cathay Pacific has offered flexibility with rebooking and rerouting fees for affected passengers. AI

RANK_REASON This is a news report about travel disruptions caused by weather, not a core AI development. The mention of AI entities is absent.

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Storm strands Hong Kong travelers in Tokyo, disrupting Narita Airport access

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Lo Hoi-ying ·

    Hongkongers stranded after storm disrupts trains and roads to Narita Airport

    Hong Kong tour groups returning from Japan’s capital are seeking alternative routes to Narita Airport after a record rainstorm on Thursday disrupted transport and left thousands of travellers stranded, including Hongkongers who spent the night on trains and at the airport. Cathay…

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