Inundation of successive evacuation shelters temporarily, even in isolated state Fukuoka Omuta July 7, 17:20

In Omuta City, Fukuoka Prefecture, which was damaged by heavy rain, floods occurred one after another at schools and public halls designated by the city as shelters.

Of these, about 100 people, including the elderly and children, were evacuated from Minato Elementary School in Kamiyashiki-cho, Omuta City, but the Suwa River nearby overflowed and the first floor was flooded. It was

In addition, the Mikawa District Community Center in Kamigashiki Town, Omuta City, and the Tenryo Elementary School refuge in Tenryo Town, Omuta City were temporarily flooded.

Omuta City currently has 32 evacuation centers in the city, of which 11 are schools and public halls within the flood control zone designated by the flood control law.

Omuta City said, "Please note the amount of rainfall, as evacuation shelters may be flooded in the future if it becomes heavy again."