Japan recommends 64,000 people evacuate over massive rainstorm

Japan recommends 64,000 people evacuate over massive rainstorm
# 29 July 2021 09:30 (UTC +04:00)

Administration of Japan’s Fukui prefecture recommended 64,000 people abandon their homes and move to evacuation centers over strong rainfall, APA reports citing TASS.

These recommendations mostly cover mountainous areas. A landslide left 120 people blocked in one of those areas. Rescue crews are currently on their way to the site.

Strong rains that hit Fukui Thursday reached up to 80-100 mm per hour at times. Train service at several railways has been suspended. There have been reports of blackouts and flooding of roads.

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