Many people were evacuated after heavy rains, floods and landslides in Japan, Prime Minister appealed

Flood in Japan: Floods after heavy rains in Japan have increased the difficulties of the people. Transport services in northern Japan have been disrupted due to heavy rains, floods and landslides. Hundreds of people were forced to take shelter in safe places. The Japan Meteorological Agency also issued a heavy rain warning for several cities in Yamagata and Akita prefectures.

Rescue workers came to help the people

One person went missing after a landslide in Yuzawa City, Akita Prefecture, according to the Fire and Disaster Management Agency. In addition, Yuzawa was so flooded that rescue workers evacuated 11 affected people from the flooded area with the help of boats. Flood-hit Yamagata Prefecture received more than 10 centimeters (four inches) of rain in an hour on Thursday. As a result, thousands of people in the region were advised to take shelter in high and safe places.

PM Kishida made this appeal to the people

Prime Minister Kishida urged people in the affected areas to constantly monitor weather forecasts and prioritize safety. In addition, Yamagata Shinkansen bullet train services were partially suspended on Thursday. The agency predicted about 20 centimeters (eight inches) more rain in the region by Friday evening and urged people to remain vigilant.