Heavy rainfall in Japan causes mudslide, threatens floods
3 years, 4 months ago

Heavy rainfall in Japan causes mudslide, threatens floods

India TV News  

Torrential rain pounding southwestern Japan triggered a mudslide early Friday that swallowed four people and was threatening to cause flooding and more landslides in the region. The mudslide in the city of Unzen in Nagasaki prefecture hit two houses with four residents total. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued heavy rain and mudslide warnings in parts of the southern main island of Kyushu. The meteorological agency said nearly 500 millimeters of rain fell in parts of Nagasaki in the past 48 hours, exceeding the average for the month of August.

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Seven dead in Japan flooding as search for missing continues in quake-hit Noto peninsula
3 months ago

Seven dead in Japan flooding as search for missing continues in quake-hit Noto peninsula

The Independent  

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Death toll rises to 6 after heavy rain pounds Japan's Ishikawa
3 months ago

Death toll rises to 6 after heavy rain pounds Japan's Ishikawa

China Daily  

TOKYO -- Unprecedented rainfall has left six people dead in Japan's Ishikawa Prefecture, with 10 remaining unaccounted for as rescue work continued, local media reported. Another two elderly women were found dead on Saturday, buried under mud and debris, according to public broadcaster NHK, citing information from local police. Authorities are still searching for two people, one in Noto Town …

Death toll rises to 6 after heavy rain pounds Japan's Ishikawa
3 months ago

Death toll rises to 6 after heavy rain pounds Japan's Ishikawa

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-09-23 10:07 TOKYO -- Unprecedented rainfall has left six people dead in Japan's Ishikawa Prefecture, with 10 remaining unaccounted for as rescue work continued, local media reported. Another two elderly women were found dead on Saturday, buried under mud and debris, according to public broadcaster NHK, citing information from local police. Authorities are still searching for two …

Record rainfall douse central Japan, killing at least one
3 months ago

Record rainfall douse central Japan, killing at least one

ABC  

Record rainfall in central Japan's Noto region has killed at least one person, prompted evacuation orders for tens of thousands and caused blackouts for more than 6,000 households. The areas under the warning were seeing "heavy rain of unprecedented levels", JMA forecaster Satoshi Sugimoto told reporters, adding "it is a situation in which you have to secure your safety immediately". …

Japan under flood alert after days of record rainfall even as storm Shanshan weakens
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Japan under flood alert after days of record rainfall even as storm Shanshan weakens

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Tropical storm Shanshan continued to …

A deadly storm sweeps through Japan and heavy rainfall could last for days
3 months, 3 weeks ago

A deadly storm sweeps through Japan and heavy rainfall could last for days

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Tropical Storm Shanshan brought torrential rain Sunday to Japan ’s Shizuoka area southwest of Tokyo, as weather officials warned it would linger for several more days. Shanshan was traveling extremely slowly and barely moving Sunday evening, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. Shanshan initially crept across the southwestern islands of Kyushu and Shikoku, then reached the main island of …

Storm slowly heads toward Japan's capital, leaving mudslides and broken bridges in its path
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Storm slowly heads toward Japan's capital, leaving mudslides and broken bridges in its path

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Tropical Storm Shanshan slowly made …

Storm Shanshan brings heavy rain to Tokyo after widespread flooding and travel chaos across southern Japan
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Storm Shanshan brings heavy rain to Tokyo after widespread flooding and travel chaos across southern Japan

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A slow-moving tropical storm had …

Slow tropical storm dumps heavy rain around Tokyo after causing floods in southern Japan
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Slow tropical storm dumps heavy rain around Tokyo after causing floods in southern Japan

Associated Press  

TOKYO — A slow-moving tropical storm had a far-reaching impact in much of Japan on Friday, dumping heavy rain around Tokyo and flooding roads and riverside areas in the south. Muddy water flowed down the Meguro River in one of Tokyo’s popular cherry blossom viewing spots, the water significantly swollen from its usual levels, NHK television footage showed. Tropical Storm …

Rain-related disasters have killed more than 250 in a deadly week across Asia
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Rain-related disasters have killed more than 250 in a deadly week across Asia

Associated Press  

In India and China, torrential rains have killed more than 250 people in the past week. India: 201 dead, nearly 200 missing Heavy rains sent torrents of mud and water through tea estates and villages in Kerala state in southern India early Tuesday, destroying bridges and flattening houses. North Korea: Damage, but no information on deaths The tropical storm also …

Rain-related disasters have killed more than 250 in a devastating week across Asia
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Rain-related disasters have killed more than 250 in a devastating week across Asia

LA Times  

Rescuers use a small boat to evacuate villagers trapped by floodwaters in Jingtang village in southern China’s Hunan province. India: 201 dead, nearly 200 missing Heavy rains sent torrents of mud and water through tea estates and villages in Kerala state in southern India early Tuesday, destroying bridges and flattening houses. North Korea: Damage, but no information on deaths The …

Record rainfall sees thousands evacuated in northern Japan as flooding kills two people and displaces thousands
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Record rainfall sees thousands evacuated in northern Japan as flooding kills two people and displaces thousands

ABC  

Record heavy rain has forced the evacuation of thousands of people across parts of northern Japan and killed at least two people, as rivers burst their banks washing away bridges and cars. In Yamagata, where two rivers burst their banks, one police officer in his 20s who had been searching for a missing person was found "submerged" and later confirmed …

Japan earthquake toll rises to 62, officials warn of landslides, heavy rain
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Japan earthquake toll rises to 62, officials warn of landslides, heavy rain

India Today  

The death toll in the initial 7.6 magnitude earthquake that struck Japan's Ishikawa prefecture on Monday rose to 62, news agency AFP reported on Wednesday. Since Monday, the island nation has been hit by as many as 155 earthquakes, including an initial 7.6 magnitude jolt and another more than 6, the Japan Meteorological Office said. We have received a lot …

A strong tropical storm lashes parts of Japan and disrupts holiday travel
1 year, 4 months ago

A strong tropical storm lashes parts of Japan and disrupts holiday travel

Associated Press  

TOKYO — A strong tropical storm lashed central and western Japan with heavy rain and high winds Tuesday, causing flooding and power blackouts and paralyzing air and ground transportation while many people were traveling for a Buddhist holiday week. The storm weakened from Typhoon Lan early in the morning and made landfall near Cape Shionomisaki in the central prefecture of …

India To US To Japan, Rain And Floods Spread Devastation, Wreak Havoc Across The World
1 year, 5 months ago

India To US To Japan, Rain And Floods Spread Devastation, Wreak Havoc Across The World

ABP News  

Over the past 50 years, weather-related disasters have surged, inflicting significant damage but fewer deaths, according to a report by the World Meteorological Organization. India: Northern Region Battered As Monsoon Rain Knocks Door The national capital, Delhi, and several states in North India, including Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, and Haryana, are grappling with continuous heavy monsoon rains. Himachal Pradesh has …

Heavy rains cause flooding and mudslides in southwest Japan, where at least 6 people are missing
1 year, 5 months ago

Heavy rains cause flooding and mudslides in southwest Japan, where at least 6 people are missing

The Independent  

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Heavy rains cause flooding and mudslides in southwest Japan, leaving 2 dead and at least 6 missing
1 year, 5 months ago

Heavy rains cause flooding and mudslides in southwest Japan, leaving 2 dead and at least 6 missing

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Torrential rain pounded southwestern Japan, triggering floods and mudslides and leaving two people dead and at least six others missing, officials said Monday. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued an emergency heavy rain warning for Fukuoka and Oita prefectures on the southern main island of Kyushu, urging residents in riverside and hillside areas to take maximum caution. Two people …

Typhoon floods parts of Japan, wipes out power, some 60 hurt
2 years, 3 months ago

Typhoon floods parts of Japan, wipes out power, some 60 hurt

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A powerful typhoon slammed southwestern …

Japan urges residents to evacuate as Typhoon Nanmadol approaches
2 years, 3 months ago

Japan urges residents to evacuate as Typhoon Nanmadol approaches

Firstpost  

According to the authorities, Typhoon Nanmadol has the potential to be the most destructive tropical storm to strike Japan in decades Fukuoka: Thousands of people were in shelters in southwestern Japan on Sunday as powerful Typhoon Nanmadol churned towards the region, prompting authorities to urge nearly three million residents to evacuate. The Japan Meteorological Agency has issued a rare “special …

Rescuers Search for Missing in Japan Amid Fresh Slide Risks
3 years, 5 months ago

Rescuers Search for Missing in Japan Amid Fresh Slide Risks

News 18  

Rescue workers faced the risk of more mudslides on Tuesday as they searched for more than two dozen people still missing three days after a torrent of mud and debris ripped through a Japanese resort town and killed at least four people. The landslide occurred after days of heavy rain in Atami, which like many seaside towns in Japan is …

Rescue work continues in Japan after deadly landslides, 20 missing
3 years, 5 months ago

Rescue work continues in Japan after deadly landslides, 20 missing

India Today  

Rain hampered Japanese rescuers seeking 20 missing people on Sunday after landslides triggered by torrential rains hit the central city of Atami, killing two women, a local city official said on Sunday. A total of 19 people were rescued, with 2 injured, and about 130 buildings were affected after floods, landslides and cascading mud collapsed and half-submerged houses on Saturday …

2 bodies found, 20 missing in massive mudslide in central Japan
3 years, 5 months ago

2 bodies found, 20 missing in massive mudslide in central Japan

China Daily  

Houses damaged by a mudslide are seen following heavy rain at Izusan district in Atami, Japan, July 3, 2021. TOKYO -- Two bodies were found, about 20 people remained missing and at least 10 houses were destroyed on Saturday in a massive mudslide triggered by torrential rain in central Japan, local authorities said. The disaster occurred at about 10:30 am …

Death toll from flooding in Japan reaches 55, dozen missing
4 years, 5 months ago

Death toll from flooding in Japan reaches 55, dozen missing

Live Mint  

Soldiers used boats to rescue residents as floodwaters flowed down streets in southern Japanese towns hit by heavy rains that were expanding across the region on Tuesday. More rain was predicted in Kyushu and the western half of Japan's main island of Honshu as the rain front moved east. Another woman said, “I was almost washed away and had to …

40 dead in Japan floods, as more areas warned of heavy rain
4 years, 5 months ago

40 dead in Japan floods, as more areas warned of heavy rain

Associated Press  

TOKYO — The death toll from three days of heavy rain and flooding in southern Japan rose to 40 on Monday, including 14 who drowned at a riverside nursing home, as rescuers searched for 10 missing people and rain threatened wider areas of the main island of Kyushu, officials said. The Meteorological Agency issued the highest weather warning for three …

55 Dead, a Dozen Missing in Japan Floods
4 years, 5 months ago

55 Dead, a Dozen Missing in Japan Floods

The Diplomat  

Soldiers used boats to rescue residents as floodwaters flowed down streets in southern Japanese towns hit by heavy rains that were expanding across the region on Tuesday. Another woman said, “I was almost washed away and had to grab a electrical pole.” The Fire and Disaster Management Agency said 49 victims were from riverside towns in Kumamoto prefecture. Japan is …

Heavy rain floods southern Japan; over a dozen presumed dead
4 years, 5 months ago

Heavy rain floods southern Japan; over a dozen presumed dead

India TV News  

Heavy rain in southern Japan triggered flooding and mudslides on Saturday, leaving more than a dozen people presumed dead, about 10 missing and dozens stranded on rooftops waiting to be rescued, officials and news reports said. Ikuo Kabashima later told reporters that 14 residents at a flooded elderly care home in Kuma village were presumed dead after being found during …

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