China News Service, August 16 According to the Japan Broadcasting Association (NHK) report, on the 16th, heavy rains continued in many parts of Japan.
As of 11:30 local time, this round of heavy rain has caused 6 deaths and 6 others were injured.
On the 16th, heavy rains continued in many parts of Japan.
As of 11:30 local time, this round of heavy rain has caused 6 deaths and 6 others were injured.
Image source: Screenshot of NHK video
According to reports, the rain covered a wide area of eastern and western Japan.
In the worst-hit Kyushu region, including Nagasaki, Kumamoto, and Fukuoka prefectures, the partial 72-hour rainfall exceeded 700 mm.
In addition, the rainfall in Ureshino City, Saga Prefecture in the past week reached 45% of the local annual average.
According to NHK statistics, since this round of heavy rains, 6 deaths and 6 injuries have been caused, and the whereabouts of 4 people remain unaccounted for.
The casualties came from Nagasaki, Nagano and Hiroshima prefectures.
The Japan Meteorological Agency predicts that this round of rainfall may continue until the 20th, and the rain in Kyushu, Shikoku, and Tokai is still expected to be heavy.
Many places have issued warnings, urging people to seek refuge in safe areas as soon as possible.