Curple rains and floods in Japan: Millions of residents are removed, missing after landslides

The Japanese authorities today called on millions of people to get away from their homes due to the floods and landslides caused by torrential rains in the southwestern part of the country, after which there are missing. Plans broadcast by Japanese television show many areas of Kumamoto Prefecture where houses, shops and vehicles were flooded with water, the level of which had reached about one meter. Within six hours this morning, over 37 cm of rain fell on Tamana, the worst affected, which is a record at local level, according to the Japanese meteorological service. Severe Flooding is Impacting Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan, As Heavy Rains Continue. Residents are urged to Stay Safe and Informed as Conditions Evolve. pic.twitter.com/arbfeubx5T – stormwire (@storm_wire) August 11, 2025 “The situation is deadly” by meteorologists, adding that “maximum vigilance” is required. Warnings and evacuation requests were issued for more than three million inhabitants of southwestern Japan, according to the management service […]
Source: News Beast

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