Evacuation ordered as heavy rains lash Japan
03 Jul 2023 03:12pm
Rains lashed the southwestern Kyushu region, during which a bridge collapsed and local authorities issued an evacuation order for the local people, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency, Anadolu Agency citing reports by Tokyo-based Kyodo News. - Facebook
ISTANBUL, Turkey - Heavy rains triggered evacuation of thousands of people in Japan on Monday, local media said.
Rains lashed the southwestern Kyushu region, during which a bridge collapsed and local authorities issued an evacuation order for the local people, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency, Anadolu Agency citing reports by Tokyo-based Kyodo News.
Around 360,000 residents in the city of Kumamoto were asked to relocate to safer places, said the report.
Officials at the meteorological agency predicted that torrential rains and thunder may continue across the region until Tuesday noon.
The residents were warned of possible mudslides and flooding in the region. - BERNAMA-ANADOLU AGENCY
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