Tokyo
Authorities in Japan have warned that the death toll may rise in floods and landslides caused by record rainfall in the western part of the country. They say that, as of 1:30 PM, on Sunday, 65 people are dead and 4 remain unconscious. At least 47 are
missing.
Hiroshima Prefecture was the hardest hit with 27 people reported dead. 19 were killed in Ehime prefecture.
Fatalities were also reported in Okayama, Hyogo, Kyoto, Shiga, Fukuoka, Kochi, Gifu and Yamaguchi prefectures. 2 people were found unconscious in Hiroshima Prefecture and 2 in Kagoshima Prefecture.
The flooding and landslides are hindering rescue operations. About 1.5 million people have been ordered to leave their homes and three million more advised to do so. Thousands of police, firefighters and soldiers are taking part in search- and-rescue operations.
The flooding and landslides are hindering rescue operations. More rain is expected over the next few days.