Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba urged residents to "prioritize actions to save your lives" as heavy rainfall triggered flooding and mudslides in the country's south.
Breakdown
- Heavy rains in southern Japan have caused mudslides, flooding, and travel chaos.
- Evacuation orders were issued to tens of thousands in Kumamoto province. 10s
- Several people are missing, including those swept away by rivers. 28s
- Train services were cancelled due to the severe weather. 59s
- The Meteorological Agency issued its highest-level warning for Kumamoto. 1m 8s