Torrential rains that hit Japan’s southern island of Kyushu killed 16 people, with 13 going missing and 17 showing no vital signs, public broadcaster NHK said on Sunday, as the weather agency expects …
16 Dead In Japan As Heavy Rain Triggers Floods, Mudslides: Media
At least 16 people are dead after torrential rain in Japan triggered massive floods and mudslides, local media said Sunday, as rescue workers sift through debris in search of a dozen missing. The …
Two Dead, 16 Feared Dead In Japan Heavy Rain: Media
Two people died and 16 others were feared dead, local media said Sunday after torrential rain in western Japan triggered massive floods and mudslides. A woman and a man in their 80s in different towns …
More than a dozen killed in Japan floods, mudslides
Large areas along the Kuma River were swallowed by floodwaters with many houses, buildings and vehicles submerged almost up to their roofs.
Heavy rain floods southern Japan; more than a dozen presumed dead
Japan faces flooding and mudslides, with more than a dozen people presumed dead. More than 75,000 residents were urged to evacuate.
Over 200,000 evacuated as flooding, mudslides strike southwestern Japan
Japan’s Meteorological Agency issued a dire warning of flooding and landslides for two prefectures in southwestern portions of Japan as an unprecedented deluge unfolded Friday into Saturday.
Severe Flooding in Southern Japan Swamps Nursing Home
Officials said that at least 15 people were feared dead as a result of the deluge and mudslides that struck the island of Kyushu overnight.
Japan flooding: Fears for nursing home amid torrential rain
Kumamoto’s governor, Ikuo Kabashima, told reporters the victims at the nursing home were found “in cardio-respiratory arrest” a term used in Japan before a doctor officially certifies death. Another …
Heavy rain floods southern Japan; 2 dead, dozen missing
Heavy rain in southern Japan triggered flooding and mudslides on Saturday, leaving at least two dead, more than a dozen missing and others stranded on rooftops waiting to be …
Two Feared Dead, 13 Missing As Heavy Rain Lashes Western Japan
At least two people were feared dead and 13 others went missing in western Japan Saturday as record heavy rain triggered massive floods and landslides, forcing authorities to issue evacuation orders …