Heavy rainfall lashes western Japan; 3,70,000 urged to evacuate

Heavy rainfall lashes western Japan; 3,70,000 urged to evacuate

Tokyo [Japan], July 9 (ANI): Shimane Prefecture and other areas in western Japan were battered by heavy rains on Saturday, prompting local authorities to order the evacuation of 3,70,000 residents of two cities, reported Kyodo News. At least 15 landslides and 20 locations in the city of Izumo were affected by overflowing rivers. According to […]

Heavy rainfall hits western Japan, 370,000 urged to evacuate

Heavy rains lashed Shimane Prefecture and other western Japan areas on July 8, with local authorities urging some 370,000 residents in two cities to evacuate their homes.

Heavy rainfall hits western Japan; 370,000 urged to evacuate

Heavy rains lashed Shimane Prefecture and other western Japan areas on Saturday, with local authorities urging some 370,000 residents in two cities to evacuate their homes. In the city of Izumo, there have been at least 15 landslides, and 20 locations were impacted by overflowing rivers. With roads cut off,…

Heavy rainfall lashes western Japan; 3,70,000 urged to evacuate

According to the prefectural and city governments, four districts in the city were isolated because of cut-off roads even though lifelines were unaffected.