Southern Japan has been witnessing intense rainfall activity for the past few days. In fact, due to these torrential rains, mass flooding has occurred over many areas of the southern parts of Japan.
In the process, at least six people have been killed so far and 20 remain missing as rescue workers have been able to find 4 more by bodies in the southern Japan region. As per local agencies, the death count may even rise further.
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Due to torrential rains, many villages were cut off. However, the rescuers have finally been able to gain access and help dozens of standard residents. At least 12000 troops have been trying to rescue hundreds of stranded people in remote villages. Due to flooding and maid waters the operation has been slightly slowed down.
One of the hardest hit areas includes Asakura in the Fukuoka prefecture. The four bodies that were found included a couple who was swept away with the flood waters.
Several rivers breached their banks resulting in flooding of homes as well as rice fields. Kyushu, one of Japan’s main islands has also been swamped by floodwaters. Not only this, many bridges and roads have also been damaged leading to the destruction of several houses and vehicles.
Many residents have also been lifted by military helicopters. Along with this several soldiers also carried elderly people on their backs saving them from flood waters.
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