Heavy Rain Slams Southern Japan, Triggering Floods and Mudslides (World)

Heavy rain slams southern Japan, triggering floods and mudslides (World)

Torrential rain pounded the southern Japanese island of Kyushu on Friday, triggering floods and landslides and sending residents to shelters as officials issued highest-level warnings in parts of the region. A mudslide hit a house in Aira city in Kagoshima prefecture, burying two people who were res...

360,000 urged to evacuate in Kyushu, Japan as floods and landslides hit - record rainfall of 19.6 inches in 24 hours - twice the average for August

Torrential rains have battered Japan's southern Kyushu Island, triggering severe floods and landslides that forced mass evacuations and brought local transport to a standstill. Authorities have issued the highest level of weather warnings across parts of the region. According to Japan's Fire and Disaster Management Agency, a powerful landslide struck a home in Aira, Kagoshima Prefecture, burying two individuals who were later rescued alive and t…

Severe Rainfall Causes Major Disruptions Across India, Japan & Hong Kong

Severe weather conditions have swept across parts of Asia, as heavy rainfall ravages India, Japan, and Hong Kong, leading to widespread disruption and impacting millions. Torrential downpours have triggered flooding, landslides, and transportation delays, prompting emergency responses and warnings from local authorities. This multi-region weather event highlights the escalating challenges posed by extreme rainfall patterns amid changing climatic…