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Japan floods: Deaths after Kyushu rain rise to 15 | Japan floods: Deaths after Kyushu rain rise to 15 |
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The death toll from flooding caused by recent heavy rain in southern Japan has risen to at least 15, officials say. | The death toll from flooding caused by recent heavy rain in southern Japan has risen to at least 15, officials say. |
Emergency teams are searching for another 15 people who are missing. | Emergency teams are searching for another 15 people who are missing. |
Rivers burst their banks, destroying buildings and roads after more than 50cm (20in) of rain fell over a 12-hour period on parts of the south-western island of Kyushu on Wednesday. | |
Rescuers are working through thick mud to try to reach stranded survivors. Hundreds have already been evacuated. | Rescuers are working through thick mud to try to reach stranded survivors. Hundreds have already been evacuated. |
The worst-hit areas are in Fukuoka prefecture. | The worst-hit areas are in Fukuoka prefecture. |
Announcing the revised death toll, Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga said the region was expected to see further heavy rain on Saturday. | Announcing the revised death toll, Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga said the region was expected to see further heavy rain on Saturday. |
About 12,000 police, military, firefighters and coast guard personnel have taking part in the rescue operation. | About 12,000 police, military, firefighters and coast guard personnel have taking part in the rescue operation. |