Extremely heavy rainfall battering parts of northern Japan

Extremely heavy rainfall battering parts of northern Japan

A new round of extremely heavy rain is battering parts of northern Japan on August 10, 2022. The event comes just 6 days after more than 540 000 people were ordered to evacuate from the Tohoku and Hokuriku regions.

More than 480 000 people told to evacuate as record-breaking rainfall hits southwestern Japan

More than 480 000 people told to evacuate as record-breaking rainfall hits southwestern Japan

More than 480 000 people living in southwestern Japan have been told to evacuate on July 19, 2022, as record-breaking rains continue falling over the region. Heavy rains are expected to continue through July 20. Residents in the affected region are urged to be on their guard against landslides, floods in low-lying areas, and river flooding.