China News Service, July 9th, according to the Japan Broadcasting Association (NHK), 62 people have been killed in the river flooding and geological disasters caused by rare rainstorms in Kyushu, Japan. Nearly 5,000 houses in 22 counties across the country have been affected to varying degrees. damage.
At present, in addition to the 62 people who have been confirmed killed, there are 2 people in cardiopulmonary arrest, and 17 people are still missing. Among the victims, 58 were from Kumamoto Prefecture, and the remaining 4 were from neighboring Fukuoka and Oita prefectures.
On July 9, local time, in Kumamoto, Kumamoto Prefecture, southwestern Japan, floods caused by heavy rain swept through Kumamoto Prefecture, and a quarry was destroyed.
At present, the local police, fire and self-defense forces are continuing to search and rescue missing persons.
According to the statistics of the Fire Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications of Japan, as of 12:00 noon on the 9th local time, the heavy rain has caused varying degrees of damage to 4746 houses in 22 counties centered on the Kyushu region, including some houses. Even the whole collapsed.
On July 9, local time, in Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture, southwestern Japan, floods caused by heavy rain swept through Kumamoto Prefecture, and a destroyed building was covered by ruins.
The department said that due to flooding of houses in many places, the number of damaged houses is expected to continue to increase.
At present, the rainfall in many places is still continuing, and the rain in some areas has weakened than before. According to previous reports, the Japan Meteorological Agency warned that due to the continued stay of the frontline of the rainy season, the vast area from west to east of Japan is expected to usher in a new wave of heavy rainfall on the 10th, and will also be accompanied by thunderstorms. Stay alert.