More than a dozen people are presumed dead after heavy rain in southern Japan triggered flooding and mudslides.
Areas are inundated in muddy waters that gushed out from the Kuma River in Hitoyoshi, Kumamoto prefecture, southwestern Japan, Saturday, July 4, 2020. Heavy rain triggered flooding and mudslides on Saturday, leaving more than a dozen missing and others stranded on rooftops waiting to be rescued. More than 75,000 residents in the prefectures of Kumamoto and Kagoshima were asked to evacuate following pounding rains overnight.
“I smelled mud, and the whole area was vibrating with river water. I’ve never experienced anything like this,” a man in a shelter in Yatsushiro city, in western Kumamoto, told NHK TV. He said he fled early fearing a disaster. They were among some 60 residents at the riverside care home Senjuen, where floodwaters and mud gushed in, stranding the residents, NHK said. The Japanese Self-Defense Force said it had dispatched troops to join rescue efforts at the site.
In the mountainous village of Kuma, residents stranded at their homes were being airlifted by a rescue helicopter. In Hitoyoshi city, rescuers transported some residents in a boat.
France Dernières Nouvelles, France Actualités
Similar News:Vous pouvez également lire des articles d'actualité similaires à celui-ci que nous avons collectés auprès d'autres sources d'information.
Heavy rain floods southern JapanMore than 75,000 residents in the southern prefectures of Kumamoto and Kagoshima were asked to evacuate following pounding rains overnight.
Lire la suite »
‘Defending Jacob’ Cast and Creators Discuss Tackling Heavy Subject Matter, Don’t Rule Out Season 2There are some heavy hitters behind the Apple TV Plus limited series “Defending Jacob,” including Oscar, Emmy and Tony Award nominees and winner. But star/executive producer Chris Evans wants every…
Lire la suite »
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries BrandVoice: The Moon Is But One Small Step For Japan And The Space IndustryToday’s moonshots, such as establishing a long-term lunar presence or reaching Mars, rely on international collaboration to get us there.
Lire la suite »
Turkish court releases five suspects over Ghosn's escape from JapanTurkish court releases four pilots and one private airline official from jail over escape of ex-Nissan CEO Ghosn from Japan via Istanbul
Lire la suite »
Turkish suspect tells court Ghosn mused on Hollywood movie of escape from JapanA Turkish jet executive on trial over Carlos Ghosn's dramatic escape from Japan told a court on Friday that the former Nissan boss spoke about Hollywood making a movie of his getaway as he flew in a private jet to Beirut.
Lire la suite »
Japan seeks extradition of Americans accused in Ghosn escapeTokyo prosecutors say a request for extradition of two Americans arrested in the U.S. for allegedly helping Carlos Ghosn, the former chairman of Nissan, flee Japan while he was out on bail has been filed.
Lire la suite »