Japan's Severe Flooding: Six Dead, Three Missing Due to Heavy Rain, Landslides

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Kurume, Fukuoka prefecture, on July 10, 2023. The severe flooding in Southwestern Japan resulted in six casualties and three missing as heavy rain and landslides unloaded in the country.

Rescue operations have been deployed to help affected residents, as severe flooding unloaded in Southwestern Japan left six casualties and three missing.

The country has been experiencing an annual rainy season that resulted in heavy rain and landslide concerns.

Japan Times' latest report shows heavy rain in Southwest Japan, especially in Kyushu, causing rivers to rise rapidly.

Japan's flooding concerns

In the latest forecast, The Guardian reported heaviest rain and floods occurred in the country.

According to Reuters, the Japan Meteorological Agency reminded people to stay alert for landslide risks as special warnings lowered.

The report noted that the heavy rain also impacted transportation operations, resulting in travel disruptions. Train operations were affected.

Furthermore, six people were the casualties of the torrential rain in Japan. The Japan Times reported that three people died in the flooding rain. Three casualties were being investigated if deaths were related to the weather.

Search and rescue operations were deployed in the affected areas. Three people were reported missing due to the heavy rain.

The report advised residents to become careful and alert of possible landslides and flash floods after the rain.

According to the Guardian report, government authorities would immediately help the affected people, ensuring that people's lives are the priority.

On the other hand, Nature World News (NWN) reported that Northern India recorded heavy rain conditions and flooding.

Based on Reuters's report, 22 people died from the torrential rain and flooding in Northern India, especially in parts of Haryana, Delhi, Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh.

The country is also under the monsoon season, from April to September.

In Southwest China, heavy rain resulted in severe flooding in Chongqing. According to the Associated Press (AP), report, 15 people died from the heavy rain and flooding in the region.

The report added that immediate evacuations were announced, especially in the Sichuan, where 85,000 people became displaced.

Staying safe from flooding and heavy rain

As the rainy season begins, flooding and flash floods could become possible for communities. Floodwaters can become deadly.

Also Read: India Extreme Heavy Rain: 22 Died From Flooding as Rescue Operations Continue

Here are essential reminders to stay safe during flooding, rainfall and disasters.

Know the weather forecasts in your area

Homeowners should keep updated with the weather conditions in their areas, from disasters and extreme weather events. It can help them to become more prepared for possible flooding.

Keeping updated with local forecasts would be helpful, using your radio or television.

Evacuate immediately when floodwater rises.

Floodwaters can rapidly rise when torrential rainfall becomes incessant. People must immediately evacuate to a secure and sheltered area to avoid becoming stranded in flooding.

If you live in a flood-prone area, staying alert for evacuation plans is best.

Keep emergency kits

When evacuation occurs, emergency kits can become helpful. A handy or small bag with emergency kits is essential, which include medicine, extra cash, bottled water, a small radio and a flashlight.