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Why have record Japan rains been so deadly?

Mon, 09 Jul 2018 10:29:00 +0200

Emergency teams rest outside a home damaged by heavy typhoon rain. Haruka Nuga / Reuters. Japan is prone to natural disasters including earthquakes and tsunamis, and is generally considered well-prepared to cope. So why has record rainfall caused at least 100 deaths? Here are some of the factors....

Why have record Japan rains been so deadly?

Mon, 09 Jul 2018 10:21:00 +0200

TOKYO: Japan is famously prone to natural disasters including earthquakes and tsunamis , and is generally considered well-prepared to cope. So why has record rainfall caused at least 100 deaths? The archipelago is battered annually by an average of six typhoons, from around July to October or November.

Why have record Japan rains been so deadly?

Mon, 09 Jul 2018 09:15:00 +0200

Japan is famously prone to natural disasters including earthquakes and tsunamis, and is generally considered well-prepared to cope. So why has record rainfall caused at least 100 deaths? Here are some of the factors that have contributed to the worst rain-related disaster in Japan in over two decades.

44 dead as record rains devastate parts of Japan

Mon, 09 Jul 2018 08:11:00 +0200

The toll in record rains that have devastated parts of Japan rose Sunday to at least 44, officials said, with authorities issuing new warnings as torrential downpours continued. Local media put the toll at 50, with dozens more missing and the number of fatalities expected to rise further.

Japan hunts for survivors of floods that killed nearly 100

Mon, 09 Jul 2018 07:31:00 +0200

* At least 97 dead in worst flood toll since 2004. * Rescuers race to find survivors as temperatures rise. * About 56 missing, most in Hiroshima prefecture. * Too early to estimate economic impact, but most likely limited (Adds quotes, details on economic impact 12-16; 25-27) By Kiyoshi Takenaka and Issei Kato.

At Least 100 Dead in Japan After Torrential Rains, Landslides

Mon, 09 Jul 2018 06:02:00 +0200

Rescue workers late Sunday continued searching for victims of mudslides triggered by three days of torrential rainfall that left at least 100 people dead or presumed dead in southwestern Japan. Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga told a news conference Monday that 68 people were unaccounted for, many of them in the hardest-hit Hiroshima area.

Japan flood: Death toll rises to 94

Mon, 09 Jul 2018 05:37:00 +0200

Rescuers in Japan dug through mud and rubble today, racing to find survivors after torrential rains unleashed widespread floods and landslides that killed nearly 100, with dozens missing. Rain tapered off across the western region battered by last week's downpour, revealing blue skies and scorching....

Twenty dead as record Japan rains prompt mass evacuations 2 days ago News

Mon, 09 Jul 2018 05:16:00 +0200

The death toll from record downpours in Japan jumped to at least 20, with more than 1.9 million people ordered to evacuate on Saturday, as heavy rain continued to strike large areas in the west of the country. Intense rainfall triggered huge landslides and flash floods in Hiroshima, Okayama, Kyoto....

Japan races to find survivors of floods that killed nearly 100

Mon, 09 Jul 2018 04:30:00 +0200

* At least 94 dead in worst flood toll since 2004. * Rescuers race to find survivors as temperatures rise. * About 58 missing, national television says. By Kiyoshi Takenaka and Issei Kato. MIHARA, Japan, July 9 (Reuters) - Rescuers in Japan dug through mud and rubble on Monday, racing to find....

Torrential rains kill at least 88 in Japan, evacuations ordered for nearly 2 million July 8 Updated

Mon, 09 Jul 2018 04:13:00 +0200

The death toll from torrential rain and landslides in western Japan rose to 88 people early on Monday, with dozens still missing after the rescue of more than 2,000 stranded in the city of Kurashiki. Evacuation orders were in place for nearly 2 million people and landslide warnings were issued in many prefectures.

Flood victims in Japan began more than 80 people and dozens missing

Mon, 09 Jul 2018 02:21:00 +0200

More than 80 people were killed and dozens of others are missing – these are the updated information on the victims of the floods and landslides caused by prolonged torrential rains that struck Japan. 37 people died in Hiroshima, 20 in the Prefecture of Ehime, 10 in Okayama Prefecture, 14 people....

Super Typhoon nears PH, to bring rains over Luzon, Visayas

Mon, 09 Jul 2018 01:48:00 +0200

Watch more in or TFC.tv MANILA - Typhoon Gardo (international name: Maria) has entered the Philippine area of responsibility, threatening Luzon and Visayas with rains, the state weather bureau said Monday. At 4 a.m., Gardo was spotted 1,325 kilometers east of Basco, Batanes, packing maximum....

At least 85 dead, many missing as ‘historic’ rains pound Japan

Mon, 09 Jul 2018 01:09:00 +0200

TOKYO — At least 85 people have died and 58 are unaccounted for as torrential rains continued to batter parts of western Japan on Sunday, causing landslides and flooding and forcing millions of people from their homes, local media reported. Television footage showed bridges and cars washed away by....

Twenty dead as record Japan rains prompt mass evacuations

Mon, 09 Jul 2018 00:59:00 +0200

Intense rainfall triggered huge landslides and flash floods in Hiroshima, Okayama, Kyoto and other regions. The death toll from record downpours in Japan jumped to at least 20, with more than 1.9 million people ordered to evacuate on Saturday, as heavy rain continued to strike large areas in the west of the country.

At least 81 are killed in deluges and landslides as record downpours hit Japan

Mon, 09 Jul 2018 00:19:00 +0200

Japanese government spokesman Yoshihide Suga said the whereabouts of 92 people is unknown, mostly in the southern area of Hiroshima prefecture. More than 100 reports of casualties had been received, such as cars being swept away, he said. Some 40 helicopters were out on rescue missions.

At least 85 dead, many missing as ‘historic’ rains pound Japan

Sun, 08 Jul 2018 19:03:00 +0200

Elderly couple airlifted to safety as Japan flood rescue mission declared ‘race against the clock’

Sun, 08 Jul 2018 18:16:00 +0200

Devastating flooding in Japan has killed at least 60 people with scores more missing after torrential rain. While Britain basks in sunshine, areas of western Japan have been battered by rainfall since Thursday with hundreds of home destroyed and damaged as a result.

eNCA | Death toll rises as Japan scrambles to rescue flood victims

Sun, 08 Jul 2018 14:06:00 +0200

HIROSHIMA - The death toll from record rains that have devastated parts of Japan rose Sunday to at least 57, officials said, as rescue workers and troops struggled in the mud and water to save lives. Local media put the toll at 67, with dozens more people missing and the number of fatalities expected to rise.

At least 60 are killed in deluges and landslides as record downpours hit Japan

Sun, 08 Jul 2018 13:51:00 +0200

Death toll climbs to 76 as heavy rains hammer southern Japan

Sun, 08 Jul 2018 13:11:00 +0200

The compound of a junior high school is flooded after heavy rains in Kurashiki, Okayama prefecture, southwestern Japan, Saturday, July 7, 2018. Heavy rainfall hammered southern Japan for the third day, prompting new disaster warnings on Kyushu and Shikoku islands Sunday.

RACE AGAINST TIME More than 64 dead and 1.5m evacuated as 'unprecedented' rain floods Japan

Sun, 08 Jul 2018 12:53:00 +0200

A man walks through a town after it was drowned in muddy flood water. Landslide warnings were issued in more than a quarter of the nation's prefectures. One victim wrote on Twitter: "My husband couldn't make it home from work since the road was flooded, and since it was pouring down rain I didn't....

At least 66 dead, 61 missing as record rains devastate parts of Japan

Sun, 08 Jul 2018 09:28:00 +0200

The toll in record rains that have devastated parts of Japan rose Sunday to at least 66, officials said, with authorities issuing new warnings as torrential downpours continued. Local media put the toll at 66, with at least 61 more missing and the number of fatalities expected to rise further.

44 dead as record rains devastate parts of Japan

Sun, 08 Jul 2018 09:05:00 +0200

At least 64 dead, 44 missing as record rains devastate parts of Japan

Sun, 08 Jul 2018 06:26:00 +0200

The toll in record rains that have devastated parts of Japan rose Sunday to at least 64, officials said, with authorities issuing new warnings as torrential downpours continued. Local media put the toll at 64, with dozens more missing and the number of fatalities expected to rise further.

Twenty dead as record Japan rains prompt mass evacuations

Sun, 08 Jul 2018 05:37:00 +0200

TOKYO : The death toll from record downpours in Japan jumped to at least 20, with more than 1.9 million people ordered to evacuate on Saturday, as heavy rain continued to strike large areas in the west of the country. Intense rainfall triggered huge landslides and flash floods in Hiroshima, Ehime,....

At least 30 killed, dozens missing as rain pounds Japan

Sun, 08 Jul 2018 04:33:00 +0200

Dozens of people were still missing and four in critical condition as torrential rain that has killed at least 30 people pounds western and central , according to local officials. Japan Intense rainfall triggered huge landslides and flash floods in Hiroshima, Okayama, Kyoto and other regions, while hampering rescue operations.

Japan racing against time to rescue flood victims, says PM Shinzo Abe

Sun, 08 Jul 2018 04:29:00 +0200

Hundreds have been injured and dozens of homes have been completely destroyed in the disastrous downpours. "We are carrying out rescue operations around the clock," Mr Yoshihide Fujitani, a disaster management official in Hiroshima prefecture, told Agence France-Presse (AFP).

Twenty Dead As Japan Rains Prompt Mass Evacuations

Sun, 08 Jul 2018 04:28:00 +0200

Japan's 'race against time' to save flood victims after dozens die

Sun, 08 Jul 2018 04:21:00 +0200

Rescue workers are in a "race against time" to save people caught in devastating record rains that have killed at least 48 people, Japan's Prime Minister has said. The torrential downpours have caused flash flooding and landslides across central and western parts of the country, prompting evacuation orders for over two million people.

Japan rains death toll at 20

Sun, 08 Jul 2018 04:16:00 +0200

TOKYO, Japan — The death toll from record downpours in Japan jumped to at least 20, with more than 1.9 million people ordered to evacuate on Saturday, as heavy rain continued to strike large areas in the west of the country. Intense rainfall triggered huge landslides and flash floods in Hiroshima,....

Japan's 'race against time' to save flood victims after dozens die

Sun, 08 Jul 2018 04:04:00 +0200

The torrential downpours have caused flash flooding and landslides across central and western parts of the country, prompting evacuation orders for millions of people. "Rescues, saving lives and evacuations are a race against time," Shinzo Abe said as he met with a government crisis committee set up to respond to the disaster.

44 dead as record rains devastate parts of Japan

Sun, 08 Jul 2018 03:49:00 +0200

HIROSHIMA -- The toll in record rains that have devastated parts of Japan rose Sunday to at least 44, officials said, with authorities issuing new warnings as torrential downpours continued. Local media put the toll at 50, with dozens more missing and the number of fatalities expected to rise further.

44 dead as record rains devastate parts of Japan

Sun, 08 Jul 2018 03:35:00 +0200

HIROSHIMA, Japan – The toll in record rains that have devastated parts of Japan rose Sunday, July 8 to at least 44, officials said, with authorities issuing new warnings as torrential downpours continued. Local media put the toll at 50, with dozens more missing and the number of fatalities expected to rise further.

Death toll increases as record rains devastate parts of Japan

Sun, 08 Jul 2018 02:52:00 +0200

Local media put the toll at 50, with dozens more missing and the number of fatalities expected to rise further. The official toll includes one person killed last week, when the typhoon system that brought the heavy rains first made landfall in Japan , but most of the deaths have been reported in the last few days.

44 dead as record rains devastate parts of Japan

Sun, 08 Jul 2018 02:43:00 +0200

Local media put the toll at 50, with dozens more missing and the number of fatalities expected to rise further. The official toll includes one person killed last week, when the typhoon system that brought the heavy rains first made landfall in Japan, but most of the deaths have been reported in the last few days.

44 dead as record rains devastate parts of Japan

Sun, 08 Jul 2018 02:27:00 +0200

HIROSHIMA: The toll in record rains that have devastated parts of Japan rose on Sunday (Jul 7) to at least 44, officials said, with authorities issuing new warnings as torrential downpours continued. Local media put the toll at 50, with dozens more missing and the number of fatalities expected to rise further.

Toll in record Japan rains rises to 44, say officials

Sun, 08 Jul 2018 02:16:00 +0200

An aerial view shows a local resident being rescued from a submerged house by rescue workers using helicopter at a flooded area in Kurashiki, southern Japan, in this photo taken by Kyodo July 7, 2018. — Kyodo/Reuters pic. TOKYO, July 8 — At least 44 people have been killed in days of record rains....

44 dead as record rains devastate parts of Japan

Sun, 08 Jul 2018 02:07:00 +0200

44 dead as record rains devastate parts of Japan

Sun, 08 Jul 2018 01:56:00 +0200

The official toll includes one person killed last week, when the typhoon system that brought the heavy rains first made landfall in Japan, but most of the deaths have been reported in the last few days. The rain, which has been worst in western parts of the country, has completely blanketed some....

At least 50 dead as record rains prompt mass evacuations in southwest Japan

Sat, 07 Jul 2018 23:53:00 +0200

The death toll from record downpours in Japan jumped to at least 50, with more than 1.9 million people ordered to evacuate on Saturday, as heavy rain continued to strike large areas in the southwest of the country. Intense rainfall triggered huge landslides and flash floods in Hiroshima, Ehime,....

Toll from record Japan rains rises to 30: officials

Sat, 07 Jul 2018 20:12:00 +0200

A local official in Ehime, in western Japan, said the toll in his area had risen from six to 16, bringing the official number of fatalities nationwide to 30. Public broadcaster NHK said the death toll had risen to 49. More than 1.9 million people ordered to evacuate on Saturday, as heavy rain....

At least 20 killed, dozens missing as rain pounds Japan

Sat, 07 Jul 2018 15:17:00 +0200

Dozens of people were still missing and four in critical condition as torrential rain that has killed 20 people pounds western and central , according to local officials. Japan Intense rainfall triggered huge landslides and flash floods in Hiroshima, Okayama, Kyoto and other regions, while hampering rescue operations.

Twenty dead as record Japan rains prompt mass evacuations

Sat, 07 Jul 2018 15:03:00 +0200

eNCA | UPDATE: 20 dead as record Japan rains prompt mass evacuations

Sat, 07 Jul 2018 14:19:00 +0200

UPDATE: 20 dead as record Japan rains prompt mass evacuations. A road collapsed due to heavy rain in Higashihiroshima, Hiroshima prefecture. Photo: AFP / JiJi Press. TOKYO - The death toll from record downpours in Japan jumped to at least 20, with more than 1.

Twenty dead as record Japan rains prompt mass evacuations

Sat, 07 Jul 2018 14:01:00 +0200

This picture shows a collapsed road due to heavy rain in Higashihiroshima, Hiroshima prefecture on July 7, 2018. Three people were found dead near rain-swollen rivers in Japan on July 6, officials said, as record downpours prompted authorities to order more than 210,000 people to evacuate their....

Japan hit by deadly rain and flooding

Sat, 07 Jul 2018 13:54:00 +0200

20 Dead as Record Japan Rains Prompt Mass Evacuations

Sat, 07 Jul 2018 13:49:00 +0200

At least 20 killed, dozens missing as heavy rain pounds Japan

Sat, 07 Jul 2018 13:44:00 +0200

Dozens of people were still missing and four in critical condition as torrential rain that has killed 20 people pounds western and central Japan, according to local officials. Intense rainfall triggered huge landslides and flash floods in Hiroshima, Okayama, Kyoto and other regions, while hampering rescue operations.

Twenty dead as record Japan rains prompt mass evacuations

Sat, 07 Jul 2018 13:20:00 +0200

At least 20 dead as record Japan rains prompt mass evacuations

Sat, 07 Jul 2018 13:20:00 +0200

THE DEATH TOLL from record downpours in Japan jumped to at least 20, with more than 1.9 million people ordered to leave certain regions as heavy rain continued to strike large areas in the west of the country. Intense rainfall triggered huge landslides and flash floods in Hiroshima, Ehime, Okayama,....

Twenty dead as record Japan rains prompt mass evacuations

Sat, 07 Jul 2018 12:59:00 +0200

20 dead as record Japan rains prompt mass evacuations

Sat, 07 Jul 2018 12:50:00 +0200

TOKYO: The death toll from record downpours in Japan jumped to at least 20, with more than 1.9 million people ordered to evacuate on Saturday, as heavy rain continued to strike large areas in the west of the country. Intense rainfall triggered huge landslides and flash floods in Hiroshima, Okayama,....

Twenty dead as record Japan rains prompt mass evacuations

Sat, 07 Jul 2018 12:50:00 +0200

Seven dead as record Japan rains prompt mass evacuations

Sat, 07 Jul 2018 12:45:00 +0200

TOKYO: The death toll from record downpours in Japan rose to seven with more than 1.6 million people ordered to evacuate on Saturday, as heavy rain continued to strike large areas to the west of the country. Intense rainfall triggered huge landslides and flash floods in Hiroshima, Okayama, Kyoto and....

Twenty dead as record Japan rains prompt mass evacuations

Sat, 07 Jul 2018 12:45:00 +0200

Twenty dead as record Japan rains prompt mass evacuations

Sat, 07 Jul 2018 12:36:00 +0200

Intense rainfall triggered huge landslides and flash floods in Hiroshima, Okayama, Kyoto and other regions © JIJI PRESS/AFP / STR. By Tokyo, Japan, Jul 7 – The death toll from record downpours in Japan jumped to at least 20, with more than 1.9 million people ordered to evacuate on Saturday, as heavy....

7 dead, as record rains prompt mass evacuations in Japan

Sat, 07 Jul 2018 12:26:00 +0200

Rescue workers are seen next to houses damaged by a landslide following heavy rain in Kitakyushu, southwestern Japan, in this photo taken by Kyodo July 6, 2018. Kyodo/via Reuters. The death toll from record downpours in Japan rose to seven with more than 1.

Twenty dead as record Japan rains prompt mass evacuations

Sat, 07 Jul 2018 12:24:00 +0200

Tokyo, The death toll from record downpours in Japan jumped to at least 20, with more than 1.9 million people ordered to evacuate on Saturday, as heavy rain continued to strike large areas in the west of the country. Intense rainfall triggered huge landslides and flash floods in Hiroshima, Okayama,....

Twenty dead as record Japan rains prompt mass evacuations

Sat, 07 Jul 2018 11:43:00 +0200

An emergency crew works at the site after a train derailed due to landslides caused by heavy rain in Karatsu city, Saga prefecture on July 7, 2018.
Three people were found dead near rain-swollen rivers in Japan on July 6, officials said, as record downpours prompted authorities to order more....

Twenty dead as record Japan rains prompt mass evacuations

Sat, 07 Jul 2018 11:40:00 +0200

Twenty dead as record Japan rains prompt mass evacuations

Sat, 07 Jul 2018 11:24:00 +0200

By AFP 2 hours ago in World The death toll from record downpours in Japan jumped to at least 20, with more than 1.9 million people ordered to evacuate on Saturday, as heavy rain continued to strike large areas in the west of the country. Intense rainfall triggered huge landslides and flash floods....

In Japan 7 dead as record rains prompt mass evacuations

Sat, 07 Jul 2018 11:10:00 +0200

The death toll from record downpours in Japan rose to seven with more than 1.6 million people ordered to evacuate on Saturday, as heavy rain continued to strike large areas to the west of the country. Intense rainfall triggered huge landslides and flash floods in Hiroshima, Okayama, Kyoto and other....

eNCA | Seven dead as record Japan rains prompt mass evacuations

Sat, 07 Jul 2018 11:07:00 +0200

TOKYO - The death toll from record downpours in Japan rose to seven with more than 1.6 million people ordered to evacuate on Saturday, as heavy rain continued to strike large areas to the west of the country. Intense rainfall triggered huge landslides and flash floods in Hiroshima, Okayama, Kyoto....

Seven dead as record Japan rains prompt mass evacuations

Sat, 07 Jul 2018 11:05:00 +0200

Residents are rescued from a flooded area by Japan Self-Defense Force soldiers in Kurashiki in this photo taken by Kyodo July 7, 2018. — Picture by Kyodo via Reuters. TOKYO, July 7 — The death toll from record downpours in Japan rose to seven with more than 1.

Japan flood deaths reach 27

Sat, 07 Jul 2018 10:32:00 +0200

TOKYO: Heavy rain continued to lash a wide area of western Japan on Saturday, leaving 27 people dead and more than 50 missing in landslides and flooding that smashed homes and swept away cars. Evacuation orders or advisories were issued for 4.7 million people at one point due to continued downpours.

Seven dead as record Japan rains prompt mass evacuations

Sat, 07 Jul 2018 10:32:00 +0200

Intense rainfall triggered huge landslides and flash floods in Hiroshima, Okayama, Kyoto and other regions © JIJI PRESS/AFP / STR. By Tokyo, Japan, Jul 7 – The death toll from record downpours in Japan rose to seven with more than 1.6 million people ordered to evacuate on Saturday, as heavy rain....

Seven dead as record Japan rains prompt mass evacuations

Sat, 07 Jul 2018 10:22:00 +0200

Tokyo: The death toll from record downpours in Japan rose to seven with more than 1.6 million people ordered to evacuate on Saturday, as heavy rain continued to strike large areas to the west of the country. Intense rainfall triggered huge landslides and flash floods in Hiroshima, Okayama, Kyoto and....

Seven dead as record Japan rains prompt mass evacuations

Sat, 07 Jul 2018 10:20:00 +0200

By AFP 57 mins ago in World The death toll from record downpours in Japan rose to seven with more than 1.6 million people ordered to evacuate on Saturday, as heavy rain continued to strike large areas to the west of the country. Intense rainfall triggered huge landslides and flash floods in....

At least 24 dead, 50 missing as heavy rains continue to lash western Japan

Sat, 07 Jul 2018 10:07:00 +0200

The death toll from heavy rains across a wide swath of western Japan rose to at least 24 by Saturday afternoon, as downpours triggered mudslides and flooding smashed homes and swept away cars. At least 50 people remained missing, according to the Meteorological Agency.

Seven dead as record Japan rains prompt mass evacuations

Sat, 07 Jul 2018 09:39:00 +0200

At least 16 dead, 50 missing as heavy rains continue to lash western Japan

Sat, 07 Jul 2018 06:21:00 +0200

The death toll from heavy rains across a wide swath of western Japan rose to at least 16 by Saturday morning, after three more victims killed in mudslides were found in Ehime Prefecture. At least 50 people remained missing, according to the Meteorological Agency.

Thousands evacuated as wide swathes of Japan pummeled by torrential rain

Fri, 06 Jul 2018 12:29:00 +0200

The Japan Meteorological Agency on Friday sounded an emergency alarm in some parts of Japan, heavily-hit by torrential rain, calling for the public to confirm their surroundings and ensure safety. Record levels of rainfall have continued to hit wide swathes of Japan with evacuation orders being....

210,000 people are evacuated as record downpours hit Japan

Fri, 06 Jul 2018 12:13:00 +0200

More than 210,000 people in Japan have been ordered to evacuate their homes as torrential rain continues to flood rivers and set off landslides, killing at least four people. Parts of the main island of Honshu and the smaller Shikoku Island have seen two months worth of rain fall in just 72 hours,....

Hundreds of thousands evacuated in Japan as "historic"...

Fri, 06 Jul 2018 11:50:00 +0200

More than 201,000 people in western and central Japan have been ordered to evacuate their homes as torrential rain continues to flood rivers and set off landslides, killing at least four people. Parts of the main island of Honshu and the smaller Shikoku Island have seen two months worth of rain fall....

Thousands evacuated as wide swathes of Japan pummeled by torrential rain, emergency alarms sounded

Fri, 06 Jul 2018 11:46:00 +0200

TOKYO, July 6 (Xinhua) -- The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) on Friday evening sounded an emergency alarm in some parts of Japan heavily-hit by torrential rain, calling for the public to confirm their surroundings and ensure safety. Record levels of rainfall have continued to hit wide swathes of....

World: Taming disasters and disease outbreaks

Fri, 06 Jul 2018 10:56:00 +0200

While we can’t stop most hazards from happening, we can stop hazards leading to disasters and we can reduce the deaths and suffering hazards cause. It is a truth that earthquakes don’t kill people; bad buildings do. Ebola and flu outbreaks, increasing number of water borne and vector borne diseases....

Hundreds of thousands evacuated in Japan as 'historic' rain falls; two dead

Fri, 06 Jul 2018 10:25:00 +0200

The Japan Meteorological Agency said the rainfall was “historic” and warned more rain was set to batter already saturated parts of the nation through Sunday. By Friday morning, one part of the main island of Honshu had been hit with twice the total amount of rain for a normal July.

Hundreds of thousands evacuated in Japan as ‘historic’ rain falls; two dead

Fri, 06 Jul 2018 08:53:00 +0200

A kimono-clad woman using a smartphone takes photos of swollen Kamo River, caused by a heavy rain, from Shijo Bridge in Kyoto, western Japan, in this photo taken by Kyodo July 5, 2018. (Kyodo/via Reuters) Hundreds of thousands of people across a wide swathe of western and central Japan were....

Two dead in Japan after heavy rainfall; floods, landslides force thousands to evacuate

Fri, 06 Jul 2018 07:30:00 +0200

Hundreds of thousands of people across a wide swathe of western and central Japan were evacuated from their homes on Friday as torrential rains pounded the nation, flooding rivers, setting off landslides and leaving at least two people dead. The Japan Meteorological Agency said the rainfall was....

Hundreds of thousands evacuated in Japan as 'historic' rain falls; two dead

Fri, 06 Jul 2018 06:44:00 +0200

Mass evacuation as 'historic' rain hits Japan

Fri, 06 Jul 2018 06:38:00 +0200

TOKYO: Hundreds of thousands of people across a wide swathe of western and central Japan were evacuated from their homes on Friday as torrential rains pounded the nation, flooding rivers, setting off landslides and leaving at least two people dead. The Japan Meteorological Agency said the rainfall....

Hundreds of thousands evacuated in Japan as 'historic' rain falls; 2 dead

Fri, 06 Jul 2018 06:05:00 +0200

TOKYO - Hundreds of thousands of people across a wide swathe of western and central Japan were evacuated from their homes on Friday as torrential rains pounded the nation, flooding rivers, setting off landslides and leaving at least two people dead. The Japan Meteorological Agency said the rainfall....

Hundreds of thousands evacuated in Japan as 'historic' rain falls, two dead

Fri, 06 Jul 2018 06:03:00 +0200

A kimono-clad woman using a smartphone takes photos of swollen Kamo River, caused by a heavy rain, from Shijo Bridge in Kyoto, Japan July 5, 2018. — Kyodo pic via Reuters. TOKYO, July 6 — Hundreds of thousands of people across a wide swathe of western and central Japan were evacuated from their....

Hundreds of thousands evacuated in Japan as 'historic' rain falls; 2 dead

Fri, 06 Jul 2018 05:59:00 +0200

TOKYO: Hundreds of thousands of people across a wide swathe of western and central Japan were evacuated from their homes on Friday (Jul 6) as torrential rains pounded the nation, flooding rivers, setting off landslides and leaving at least two people dead.

Hundreds of thousands evacuated in Japan as 'historic' rain falls; 2 dead

Fri, 06 Jul 2018 05:20:00 +0200

TOKYO (REUTERS) - Hundreds of thousands of people across a wide swathe of western and central Japan were evacuated from their homes on Friday (July 6) as torrential rains pounded the nation, flooding rivers, setting off landslides and leaving at least two people dead.

Hundreds of thousands of people evacuated as heavy rain hits wide areas of Japan

Fri, 06 Jul 2018 05:10:00 +0200

Hundreds of thousands evacuated in Japan as "historic" rain falls; two dead

Fri, 06 Jul 2018 04:54:00 +0200

By Elaine Lies. TOKYO, July 6 (Reuters) - Hundreds of thousands of people across a wide swathe of western and central Japan were evacuated from their homes on Friday as torrential rains pounded the nation, flooding rivers, setting off landslides and leaving at least two people dead.

Hundreds of thousands evacuated in Japan as ‘historic’ rain falls; two dead

Fri, 06 Jul 2018 03:59:00 +0200

A kimono-clad woman using a smartphone takes photos of swollen Kamo River, caused by a heavy rain, from Shijo Bridge in Kyoto, western Japan, in this photo taken by Kyodo July 5, 2018. Mandatory credit Kyodo/via REUTERS. July 6, 2018. By Elaine Lies. TOKYO (Reuters) – Hundreds of thousands of....

Hundreds of thousands evacuated in Japan as 'historic' rain falls; two dead

Fri, 06 Jul 2018 03:49:00 +0200

TOKYO (Reuters) - Hundreds of thousands of people across a wide swathe of western and central Japan were evacuated from their homes on Friday as torrential rains pounded the nation, flooding rivers, setting off landslides and leaving at least two people dead.

IoT for Public Safety Market Worth 2045.0 Million USD by 2023

Fri, 29 Jun 2018 18:07:00 +0200

PUNE, India June 29, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- According to a new market research report IoT for Public Safety Market by Component (Platform, Solution, and Services), Application (Emergency Communication & Incident Management, Surveillance & Security, and Disaster Management), Vertical Market, and Region....

IoT for Public Safety Market Worth 2045.0 Million USD by 2023

Fri, 29 Jun 2018 17:37:00 +0200

PUNE, India, June 29, 2018 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- PUNE, India, June 29, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- According to a new market research report IoT for Public Safety Market by Component (Platform, Solution, and Services), Application (Emergency Communication & Incident Management, Surveillance &....

Vietnam looks to integrate UN Sendai Framework into national strategy

Thu, 28 Jun 2018 09:26:00 +0200

Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam has built six prioritised programmes for natural disaster prevention, which include key contents of the UN Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction, heard a consultation session in Hanoi on June 27. The session, the second of its kind, was organised by the Vietnam Disaster....

Nigerian farmers get drought, flood tolerant rice developed by AfricaRice, NCRI, others

Tue, 26 Jun 2018 14:55:00 +0200

THE Nigerian rice farmers will experience more boost in rice production, as the AfricaRice, Stress Tolerant Rice for Africa and South Asia (STRASA), National Cereal Research Institute (NCRI), Baddegi, and Green Super Rice (GSR), have developed a Rice variety that is tolerant to flood and drought.

NASA's IMERG examines flooding in southern Texas from tropical disturbance

Fri, 22 Jun 2018 23:41:00 +0200

IMAGE: IMERG data shows extreme flooding in parts of Texas from low pressure tropical disturbance. IMERG estimates indicated that the heaviest rainfall occurred in the northwestern Gulf of Mexico where over... Credit: NASA. While Tropical Storm Bud was lashing parts of western Mexico and causing....

Japan hit by tropical storm

Sat, 16 Jun 2018 08:40:00 +0200

While Tropical Storm Gaemi’s center is passing Okinawa about 40 miles northwest, its most beastly quadrants are passing right over the island, dumping tremendous amounts of rain, mostly on the northern parts of the island where the dams are, but enough on the heavily populated south end, where flooding and even landslides are a concern.

Flood damage would double without coral reefs: study

Tue, 12 Jun 2018 18:41:00 +0200

Loss of coral reefs around the world would double the damage from coastal flooding, and triple the destruction caused by storm surges, researchers said Tuesday. Coupled with projected sea level rise driven by global warming, reef decline could see flooding increase four-fold by century's end, they reported in the journal Nature Communications.

Las impactantes imágenes de la inundación en Japón: hay más de 40 muertos y ciudades devastadas

Sat, 07 Jul 2018 16:06:00 +0200

A cada hora, la cifra de muertos en Japón por las fuertes lluvias aumenta . Los últimos reporten indican que el número de fallecidos ya se acerca al medio centenar y todavía quedan unas 45 personas desaparecidas. Las impactantes imágenes que recorren el mundo muestran casas destrozadas, autopistas....

Terremoto causa 4 muertos y 350 heridos en Osaka, Japón

Tue, 19 Jun 2018 07:20:00 +0200

EFE / Tokio. Un potente terremoto de 6,1 grados de magnitud sacudió ayer Osaka, la segunda ciudad más importante de Japón, y causó en la zona al menos cuatro muertos, incluida una niña de 9 años, y más de 350 heridos. El temblor, que se produjo a primera hora de la mañana, interrumpió durante varias....

Mundo Sismo en Japón: Confirman tres fallecidos y más de 300 heridos Una de las fallecidas es una niña de 9 años que se dirigía al colegio al momento del movimiento telúrico.

Mon, 18 Jun 2018 19:00:00 +0200

Un sismo de magnitud 6,1 Richter sacudió este lunes a Osaka, la segunda ciudad más importante de Japón, y causó en la zona al menos tres muertos, incluida una niña de 9 años, y más de 300 heridos. El temblor, que se produjo a primera hora de la mañana, interrumpió durante varias horas la vida de un....

Seísmo de 6,1 grados causa tres muertos y más de 200 heridos en Japón

Mon, 18 Jun 2018 18:41:00 +0200

Un terremoto de 6,1 grados de magnitud en el oeste de Japón causó al menos tres muertos, entre ellos una niña de nueve años, y más de 200 heridos, informaron las autoridades. El portavoz del Ejecutivo nipón, Yoshihide Suga, informó en una rueda de prensa de que al menos tres personas han fallecido....

Imágenes de destrucción tras el terremoto que sacudió a Osaka, Japón

Mon, 18 Jun 2018 18:21:00 +0200

Un potente terremoto de 6,1 grados de magnitud sacudió este lunes a Osaka, la segunda ciudad más importante de Japón, y causó en la zona algunos, incluida una niña de 9 años, y más de 300 heridos. El temblor, que se produjo a primera hora de la mañana, interrumpió durante varias horas la vida de un....

Seísmo de 6,1 grados causa 3 muertos y mas de 200 heridos en Japón

Mon, 18 Jun 2018 18:08:00 +0200

Un terremoto de 6,1 grados de magnitud sacudió este lunes el oeste de Japón, donde causó al menos tres muertos, entre ellos una niña de 9 años, y más de 200 heridos, informaron las autoridades. El portavoz del Ejecutivo nipón, Yoshihide Suga, informó en una rueda de prensa de que al menos tres....

Un terremoto de magnitud 6,1 causa 3 muertos y 300 heridos en Japón

Mon, 18 Jun 2018 16:08:00 +0200

Un potente terremoto de magnitud 6,1 sacudió este lunes 18 de junio, Osaka, la segunda ciudad más importante de Japón, y causó en la zona al menos tres muertos, incluida una niña de 9 años, y más de 300 heridos. El temblor, que se produjo a primera hora de la mañana , interrumpió durante varias....

Sismo de 6,1 grados causa tres muertos y mas de 200 heridos en Japón

Mon, 18 Jun 2018 14:38:00 +0200

Un terremoto de 6,1 grados de magnitud sacudió hoy el oeste de Japón, donde causó al menos tres muertos, entre ellos una niña de 9 años, y más de 200 heridos, informaron las autoridades. El portavoz del Ejecutivo nipón, Yoshihide Suga, informó en una rueda de prensa de que al menos tres personas han....

ENTRE LOS FALLECIDOS HAY UNA NIÑA DE 9 AÑOS Un terremoto de 6,1 grados causa 3 muertos y mas de 200 heridos en Japón

Mon, 18 Jun 2018 10:26:00 +0200

Un terremoto de 6,1 grados de magnitud sacudió el oeste de Japón, donde causó al menos tres muertos, entre ellos una niña de 9 años, y más de 200 heridos, informaron las autoridades. El portavoz del Ejecutivo nipón, Yoshihide Suga, informó en una rueda de prensa de que al menos tres personas han....

Un terremoto de 6,1 grados causa 3 muertos y mas de 200 heridos en Japón

Mon, 18 Jun 2018 09:58:00 +0200

Un terremoto de 6,1 grados de magnitud sacudió el oeste de Japón, donde causó al menos tres muertos , entre ellos una niña de 9 años, y más de 200 heridos, informaron las autoridades. El portavoz del Ejecutivo nipón, Yoshihide Suga, informó en una rueda de prensa de que al menos tres personas han....

Un terremoto de 6,1 grados causa 3 muertos y más de 200 heridos en Japón

Mon, 18 Jun 2018 09:26:00 +0200

Un terremoto de 6,1 grados de magnitud ha sacudido el oeste de Japón , causando al menos tres muertos, entre ellos una niña de 9 años, y más de 200 heridos , según las autoridades. El portavoz del Ejecutivo nipón, Yoshihide Suga, ha informado en una rueda de prensa de que al menos tres personas han....

Un seísmo de 6,1 grados causa 3 muertos y mas de 200 heridos en Japón

Mon, 18 Jun 2018 09:24:00 +0200

Tokio, 18 jun (EFE).- Un terremoto de 6,1 grados de magnitud sacudió hoy el oeste de Japón, donde causó al menos tres muertos, entre ellos una niña de 9 años, y más de 200 heridos, informaron las autoridades. El portavoz del Ejecutivo nipón, Yoshihide Suga, informó en una rueda de prensa de que al....

Un seísmo de 6,1 grados causa 3 muertos y mas de 200 heridos en Japón

Mon, 18 Jun 2018 09:15:00 +0200

Japón sacudido por un terremoto de 6,1 grados de magnitud

Mon, 18 Jun 2018 08:50:00 +0200

Los tres muertos confirmados son una niña de 9 años que falleció debido al derrumbamiento de un muro en un colegio en la localidad de Takatsuki, un hombre de 85 al que se le cayó encima una estantería en su casa de Ibaraki y otro varón de 80 que quedó sepultado bajo una pared en la ciudad de Osaka. El sismo se registró a las 07.

Un seísmo de 6,1 grados causa 3 muertos y mas de 200 heridos en Japón

Mon, 18 Jun 2018 08:34:00 +0200

Why have record Japan rains been so deadly?

Mon, 09 Jul 2018 11:54:00 +0200

TYPHOON SEASON, RECORD RAINS. worst rain-related disaster The heavy rains began with a typhoon front that hit as Japan entered its yearly typhoon season. The archipelago is battered annually by an average of six typhoons, from around July to October or November.

Amid Japan’s Devastation, Flood Survivors Dig Out

Mon, 09 Jul 2018 12:38:00 +0200

KURASHIKI, Japan — As rain poured and the creeks and rivers that course through the city of Kurashiki began to rise, Miyuki Komada repeatedly tried to call her 70-year-old mother, who was home sick with a cold. But Ms. Komada, 37, could not get through. And heavy rain Friday drowned out the sound of evacuation sirens.

Natural Disaster Why have record Japan rains been so deadly?

Mon, 09 Jul 2018 13:01:00 +0200

Why have record Japan rains been so deadly?

Mon, 09 Jul 2018 13:58:00 +0200

HEAVY RAIN. This picture shows the Togetsu bridge on the Katsura river in Kyoto during heavy rains in western Japan on July 6, 2018. Photo by Jiji Press/AFP. TOKYO, Japan – Japan is famously prone to natural disasters including earthquakes and tsunamis, and is generally considered well-prepared to cope.

07/09 21:32 Taiwan to donate money for flood relief in Japan

Mon, 09 Jul 2018 15:36:00 +0200

Taipei, July 9 (CNA) Taiwan has pledged a donation of 20 million yen (US$181,039) to Japan for flood relief following days of heavy rain that caused massive flooding, especially in western Japan, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement Monday.

IN PHOTOS: Incredible images show sheer devastation following deadly Japan flooding, mudslides

Mon, 09 Jul 2018 17:03:00 +0200

Rescuers in Japan are racing to find survivors after torrential rains soaked lush landscapes, causing mudslides, displacing thousands of residents and leaving over 120 people dead. The death toll increased to 126 on Monday after days of rain caused massive flooding and landslides that destroyed....

IN PHOTOS: Incredible images show sheer devastation following deadly Japan flooding, mudslides

Mon, 09 Jul 2018 16:53:00 +0200

Taiwan to donate ¥20 million to Japanese flood victims

Tue, 10 Jul 2018 00:33:00 +0200

Taiwan pledged Monday to donate 20 million yen (U.S.$180,000) to help out the victims of floods and landslides in western Japan caused by unprecedented rainfall. "To express the concern of the Taiwan government and its people, the government has decided to donate 20 million yen (about NT$6 million)....

Vulnerable geography seen keeping well-prepared Japan prone to deadly downpours

Tue, 10 Jul 2018 03:31:00 +0200

Japan is famously prone to natural disasters, including earthquakes and tsunami, and is generally considered well-prepared to cope. So why has record rainfall caused more than 100 deaths? Here are some of the factors that have contributed to the worst rain-related disaster in Japan in over two decades.

Japan's 'race against time' to save flood victims after dozens die

Tue, 10 Jul 2018 04:10:00 +0200

Rescue workers are in a "race against time" to save people caught in devastating record rains that have killed at least 100 people, Japan's prime minister has said. The torrential downpours have caused flash flooding and landslides across central and western parts of the country, prompting evacuation orders for more than two million people.

Photos of Devastation in Japan After Deadly Floods

Tue, 10 Jul 2018 04:32:00 +0200

Rescuers in Japan are digging through mud and rubble, racing to find survivors after torrential rain unleashed floods and landslides that killed at least 112 people, with around 78 still missing. Rescuers in Japan are digging through mud and rubble, racing to find survivors after torrential rain....

Why western Japan's rain deluge left so many dead

Tue, 10 Jul 2018 04:22:00 +0200

TOKYO - Disaster-prone Japan, which has bore the brunt of frequent earthquakes and typhoons, is known for its emergency preparedness. Yet the record rainfall which battered swathes of western Japan last week has left more than 100 dead . The Straits Times looks at factors that have led to the heavy toll.

Photos of Devastation in Japan After Floods and Landslides Triggered by 'historic' Rain Killed at Least 112

Tue, 10 Jul 2018 04:36:00 +0200

Despite precautions, geographic vulnerabilities raise risks for Japan during deadly downpours

Tue, 10 Jul 2018 06:50:00 +0200

Japan is notoriously prone to natural disasters, including earthquakes and tsunami, and is generally considered well-prepared to cope. So why has record rainfall caused more than 100 deaths? Here are some of the factors that have contributed to the worst rain-related disaster in the nation in over two decades.

Most powerful storm on Earth is bearing down on Japan Earther

Tue, 10 Jul 2018 08:25:00 +0200

As of Monday, Maria was spinning as a strong Category 4 storm about 300 miles from Okinawa with sustained winds of nearly 143 mph, according to the Joint Typhoon Warning Center. Gusts are even more potent, reaching an estimated 174 mph. The current buzzsaw of a storm is a far cry from where it was....

Rescuers comb through mud for Japan flood victims; 134 dead

Tue, 10 Jul 2018 11:42:00 +0200

Residents return to their house and look at the damage after heavy rain hit southwestern Japan, in Kure, Hiroshima prefecture, Monday, July 9, 2018. Rescuers in southwestern Japan dug up more bodies Monday as they searched for dozens still missing after heavy rains caused severe flooding and left....

Rescuers comb through mud for Japan flood victims; 134 dead

Tue, 10 Jul 2018 12:04:00 +0200

By HARUKA NUGA and MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press. HIROSHIMA, Japan (AP) - Akira Tanimoto says his apartment narrowly survived the floods and mudslide at his residential complex over the weekend, and even if he wants to go back there with his wife and two pet birds, he can't because there is no water, power or food there.

Many out of power, water in flood-hit Japan; over 150 dead

Tue, 10 Jul 2018 13:10:00 +0200

Relatives react to a landslide site where three people were killed, after heavy rain hit southwestern Japan, in Uwajima, Ehime prefecture, Monday, July 9, 2018. Rescuers in southwestern Japan dug up more bodies Monday as they searched for dozens still missing after heavy rains caused severe flooding....

Many out of power, water in flood-hit Japan; over 150 dead

Tue, 10 Jul 2018 13:19:00 +0200

Many out of power, water in flood-hit Japan; over 150 dead

Tue, 10 Jul 2018 15:00:00 +0200

People walk around a housing area after flood waters receded in Kurashiki, Okayama prefecture, western Japan Tuesday, July 10, 2018. Rescuers combed through mud-covered hillsides and near riverbanks Tuesday to look for dozens of people still missing after days of heavy rains caused flooding and mudslides in southwestern Japan.

Many out of power, water in flood-hit Japan; over 150 dead

Tue, 10 Jul 2018 16:04:00 +0200

Dozens still missing in Japan, as death toll climbs to 155 from floods, mudslides

Tue, 10 Jul 2018 16:21:00 +0200

Rescuers were combing through mud-covered hillsides and along riverbanks Tuesday, searching for dozens of people missing after heavy rains unleashed flooding and mudslides in southwestern Japan, where the death toll has exceeded 150. More than 50 people were unaccounted for as of Tuesday evening, many in the hardest-hit Hiroshima area.

Japanese prime minister expresses gratitude to Tai...

Tue, 10 Jul 2018 17:06:00 +0200

Tokyo, July 10 (CNA) Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe expressed gratitude in Chinese and Japanese on Twitter Tuesday for the sympathy and support extended by Taiwan and President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) in the wake of heavy rain, flooding and landslides that has caused at least 151 deaths in Japan.

MIL-OSI United Nations: July sees extreme precipitation and heat

Tue, 10 Jul 2018 17:32:00 +0200

Source: World Meteorological Organization. High impact weather, including extreme heat and disastrous precipitation, has marked the early part of summer in the northern hemisphere. Japan has suffered the worst flooding and landslide in decades, with many daily rainfall records broken.

July sees extreme precipitation and heat

Tue, 10 Jul 2018 18:36:00 +0200

July 10, 2018 – High impact weather, including extreme heat and disastrous precipitation, has marked the early part of summer in the northern hemisphere. Japan has suffered the worst flooding and landslide in decades, with many daily rainfall records broken.

World: July sees extreme precipitation and heat

Tue, 10 Jul 2018 22:47:00 +0200

High impact weather, including extreme heat and disastrous precipitation, has marked the early part of summer in the northern hemisphere. Japan has suffered the worst flooding and landslide in decades, with many daily rainfall records broken. According to official government figures on 10 July, more....

TS Chris becomes Hurricane Chris, moves away from coast

Tue, 10 Jul 2018 23:36:00 +0200

(RNN) - Slow-moving Tropical Storm Chris has finally become Hurricane Chris, meteorologists with said Tuesday around 5 p.m. The National Hurricane Center The storm, situated about 205 miles southeast of Cape Hatteras, NC, boasts maximum sustained winds of around 85 mph. It's moving to the northeast at 10 mph.

Hurricane Chris becomes Category 2, continues moving away from coast

Wed, 11 Jul 2018 05:53:00 +0200

(RNN) - Hurricane Chris has strengthened into a Category 2 storm, meteorologists with said Tuesday around 11 p.m. The National Hurricane Center The storm was around 245 miles east-southeast of Cape Hatteras, NC, late Tuesday night. It boasts maximum sustained winds of around 105 mph, and it's moving to the northeast at 10 mph.

Japan hit by worst weather disaster in decades: Why did so many die?

Wed, 11 Jul 2018 07:14:00 +0200

Below are some reasons for the high death toll. EXTREME WEATHER. Remnants of Typhoon Prapiroon fed into a seasonal rainy weather front fuelled by warm air from the Pacific Ocean - a pattern similar to one that caused flooding in southwestern Japan exactly a year ago that killed dozens on people.

Japan hit by worst weather disaster in decades: Why did so many die?

Wed, 11 Jul 2018 07:08:00 +0200

Below are some reasons for the high death toll. EXTREME WEATHER. Remnants of Typhoon Prapiroon fed into a seasonal rainy weather front fueled by warm air from the Pacific Ocean - a pattern similar to one that caused flooding in southwestern Japan exactly a year ago that killed dozens on people.

Japan hit by worst weather disaster in decades: Why did so many die?

Wed, 11 Jul 2018 08:35:00 +0200

TOKYO - Torrential rains unleashed floods and set off landslides in western Japan last week, killing at least 176 people, forcing millions to evacuate and leaving dozens missing in the country's worst weather disaster in 36 years. Below are some reasons for the high death toll.

Japan hit by worst weather disaster in decades

Wed, 11 Jul 2018 09:28:00 +0200

NNA - Torrential rains unleashed floods and set off landslides in western Japan last week, killing at least 176 people, forcing millions to evacuate and leaving dozens missing in the country's worst weather disaster in 36 years. Remnants of Typhoon Prapiroon fed into a seasonal rainy weather front....

Hurricane Chris becomes Category 2, continues moving away from coast

Wed, 11 Jul 2018 10:09:00 +0200

Corrected: Japan hit by worst weather disaster in decades: Why did so many die?

Wed, 11 Jul 2018 10:16:00 +0200

By Linda Sieg. TOKYO (Reuters) - Torrential rains unleashed floods and set off landslides in western Japan last week, killing at least 176 people, forcing millions to evacuate and leaving dozens missing in the country’s worst weather disaster in 36 years. Below are some reasons for the high death toll.

Japan face worst weather disaster in decades: Why did so many die?

Wed, 11 Jul 2018 10:47:00 +0200

At least 176 people have died, and millions have been forced to evacuate in the worst weather disaster in the country for 36 years. (corrects date for mandatory hazard maps to 2005) By Linda Sieg. TOKYO, July 11 (Reuters) - Torrential rains unleashed floods and set off landslides in western Japan....

Japan hit by worst weather disaster in decades: Why did so many die?

Wed, 11 Jul 2018 11:01:00 +0200

Japan floods: PM Shinzo Abe visits Kurashiki as deaths reach 176

Wed, 11 Jul 2018 11:25:00 +0200

visited a city hit by flooding as the government confirmed 176 people had been killed in the natural disaster. Chief cabinet secretary Yoshihide Suga said Mr Abe was visiting an evacuation centre in Kurashiki, a city where a river broke through an embankment and swept through residential areas, killing more than 40 people.

Japan hit by worst weather disaster in decades: Why did so many die?

Wed, 11 Jul 2018 11:41:00 +0200

EXTREME WEATHER. Remnants of Typhoon Prapiroon fed into a seasonal rainy weather front fuelled by warm air from the Pacific Ocean - a pattern similar to one that caused flooding in southwestern Japan exactly a year ago that killed dozens on people. The recent rainfall was unprecedented and disaster....

Japan hit by worst weather disaster in decades: Why did so many die?

Wed, 11 Jul 2018 12:10:00 +0200

Torrential rains unleashed floods and set off landslides in western Japan last week, killing at least 176 people, forcing millions to evacuate and leaving dozens missing in the country's worst weather disaster in 36 years. Below are some reasons for the high death toll. EXTREME WEATHER.

Japan hit by worst weather disaster in decades: Why did so many die?

Wed, 11 Jul 2018 12:15:00 +0200

Rescue workers and Japan Self-Defense Force soldiers search for missing people at a landslide site after heavy rain in Kumano Town, Hiroshima Prefecture, western Japan, July 11, 2018. REUTERS/Issei Kato. Torrential rains unleashed floods and set off landslides in western Japan last week, killing at....

Japan hit by worst weather disaster in decades: Why did so many die?

Wed, 11 Jul 2018 12:23:00 +0200

Torrential rains unleashed floods and set off landslides in western Japan last week, killing at least 176 people, forcing millions to evacuate and leaving dozens missing in the country’s worst weather disaster in 36 years. Below are some reasons for the high death toll: Extreme weather.

Japan hit by worst weather disaster in decades: Why did so many die

Wed, 11 Jul 2018 14:11:00 +0200

TOKYO: Torrential rains unleashed floods and set off landslides in western Japan last week, killing at least 176 people, forcing millions to evacuate and leaving dozens missing in the country’s worst weather disaster in 36 years. Below are some reasons for the high death toll. Extreme weather.

Japan floods, landslides: 176 dead

Wed, 11 Jul 2018 14:23:00 +0200

A damaged car is seen in floodwater on July 10, 2018 in Kurashiki, Japan. Over 112 people have died and 78 are missing following floods and landslides triggered by 'historic' levels of heavy rain across central and western parts of Japan while more than 73,000 rescuers are racing to find survivors as temperatures rise.

Japan floods, landslides: 176 dead

Wed, 11 Jul 2018 14:40:00 +0200

Japan floods, landslides: 176 dead

Wed, 11 Jul 2018 15:01:00 +0200

Japan floods: Death toll rises to 176

Wed, 11 Jul 2018 14:53:00 +0200

Death toll has mounted to 176 in flash floods at several places in Japan. The flood has proved to be one of the most catastrophic disasters in the country since earthquake and tsunami at Fukushima in 2011. Over 75,000 personnel have been deployed for conducting rescue operations in affected areas.

Japan floods, landslides: 176 dead

Wed, 11 Jul 2018 14:48:00 +0200

Japan: Hiroshima Flood, At Least 60 Killed in Deluges and Landslides

Wed, 11 Jul 2018 14:47:00 +0200

Landslides and flooding caused by torrential rain in Japan have killed another 21 people in what has become one of the deadliest natural disasters to hit the country since the earthquake and tsunami at Fukushima in 2011. A total of 176 people have been killed since the downpour began late last week,....

Japan floods, landslides: 176 dead

Wed, 11 Jul 2018 15:14:00 +0200

Davao City commiserates with Japan amid destructive flood

Wed, 11 Jul 2018 15:32:00 +0200

DAVAO CITY The city government has offered sympathy, condolences, and moral support to the people of Japan affected by the flooding and landslide caused by heavy rainfall on Sunday. In a letter to Japanese envoy to the Philippines Koji Haneda, Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio expressed optimism that....

Yegua que se salvó de inundación subiéndose a tejado conmueve a Japón

Wed, 11 Jul 2018 16:26:00 +0200

Leaf , una yegua miatura refugiada en un techo de tejas para salvarse de las inundaciones , conmueve a Japón , azotado desde hace varios días por lluvias torrenciales que dejaron más de 179 muertos. Mascota de una residencia de ancianos de la ciudad de Kurashiki (oeste) , Leaf, una bella alazana de....

La pequeña yegua que se salvó de la inundación subiéndose a un techo conmueve a Japón

Wed, 11 Jul 2018 16:38:00 +0200

Leaf, una yegua miniatura refugiada en un techo de tejas para salvarse de las inundaciones, conmueve a Japón, azotado desde hace varios días por lluvias torrenciales que dejaron más de 179 muertos. Mascota de una residencia de ancianos de la ciudad de Kurashiki (oeste), Leaf, una bella alazana de....

Japan floods: Terengganu expressed condolences

Wed, 11 Jul 2018 17:42:00 +0200

KUALA TERENGGANU, July 11 (Bernama) -- Terengganu has expressed deepest condolences to Japan regarding the unfortunate flood and landslide recently which resulted in hundreds of injuries and deaths. Terengganu Menteri Besar, Dr Ahmad Samsuri, in a statement today, also prayed that the two million....

Sara to Japan: We commiserate

Wed, 11 Jul 2018 18:24:00 +0200

The Davao City government has offered sympathy, condolences and moral support to the people of Japan affected by the flooding and landslide caused by heavy rainfall last Sunday. In a letter to the Japanese ambassador to the Philippines Koji Haneda, Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio expressed optimism that....

Taiwan News Quick Take

Wed, 11 Jul 2018 18:56:00 +0200

DIPLOMACY. Abe thanks Tsai for support. Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Tuesday expressed on Twitter his gratitude for the sympathy and support extended by Taiwanese and President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) in the wake of heavy rain, flooding and landslides that killed at least 151 people in Japan.

Japón: una yegua se salvó de la inundación subiéndose a un techo

Thu, 12 Jul 2018 00:10:00 +0200

Leaf, una yegua miatura refugiada en un techo de tejas para salvarse de las inundaciones, conmueve a Japón, azotado desde hace varios días por lluvias torrenciales que dejaron más de 179 muertos. Mascota de una residencia de ancianos de la ciudad de Kurashiki (oeste), Leaf, una bella alazana de....

Japan Hit by Worst Weather Disaster: Why Did so Many Die? The recent rainfall was unprecedented and disaster experts said torrential rains are becoming more frequent. Read More »

Thu, 12 Jul 2018 02:26:00 +0200

Torrential rains unleashed floods and set off landslides in western Japan in the second week of July, killing at least 176 people, forcing millions to evacuate and leaving dozens missing in the country’s worst weather disaster in 36 years. Below are some reasons for the high death toll. Extreme Weather.

Japan hit by worst weather disaster in decades: Why did so many die?

Thu, 12 Jul 2018 04:22:00 +0200

Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe pays a silent tribute to the victims of the torrential rain in Kurashiki, Okayama Prefecture, Japan, in this photo taken by Kyodo July 11, 2018. — Reuters pic. TOKYO, July 12 — Torrential rains unleashed floods and set off landslides in western Japan last week,....

Japan flood death toll climbs above 200, local media say

Thu, 12 Jul 2018 09:57:00 +0200

The number of confirmed deaths after recent severe storms across Japan rose above 200 on Thursday, local media reported. Dozens also remain missing, the reports said. The country's west was lashed by heavy storms last week and during much of the weekend, bringing flooding and landslides which led to....

Large-scale evacuation a key concern in the event of a major flood in Tokyo

Thu, 12 Jul 2018 13:13:00 +0200

The large-scale evacuation of millions of people living across numerous jurisdictions is a crucial concern for government officials in preparation for the possibility of major flooding in Tokyo, officials and experts say. As advanced planning will be important in coordinating the movement of such....

¿Por qué han muerto tantos por inundaciones en Japón?

Fri, 13 Jul 2018 00:04:00 +0200

Lluvias torrenciales desencadenaron inundaciones y deslizamientos de tierra en el oeste de Japón, cobrando la vida de al menos 176 personas, obligando a millones a evacuar y dejando a decenas de desaparecidos en el peor desastre climático del país en 36 años. A continuación algunas de las razones para el alto número de muertes.

La historia de una pequeña yegua que se sobrevivió a inundación y conmueve a Japón (FOTOS)

Fri, 13 Jul 2018 01:43:00 +0200

Una yegua miniatura que se refugió en un techo de tejas para salvarse de las inundaciones, viene conmoviendo a Japón , que es azotado desde hace varios días por lluvias torrenciales que dejaron Se trata de 'Leaf', m ascota de una residencia de ancianos de la ciudad de Kurashiki, una bella alazana de nueve años con crines rubias.

La historia de una pequeña yegua que sobrevivió a inundación y conmueve a Japón (FOTOS)

Fri, 13 Jul 2018 02:14:00 +0200

Un pony dado por muerto en las inundaciones en Japón apareció con vida en el lugar más insólito

Fri, 13 Jul 2018 06:47:00 +0200

Utilizado como animal de terapia, el pequeño equino fue encontrado a kilómetros de distancia de donde había sido dado por muerto. Un pony miniatura sobrevivió milagrosamente a las devastadoras lluvias y posteriores inundaciones que tuvieron lugar en Japón.

Taiwan donates 20 million Japanese yen to Japan flood relief

Fri, 13 Jul 2018 09:24:00 +0200

Tokyo, July 13 (CNA) The Taiwanese government donated 20 million Japanese yen (US$$181,000) to Japan on Thursday in the wake of heavy rain, flooding and landslides that have caused at least 200 deaths. Taiwan made the donation to demonstrate its concern over the disaster and assist with the....

2017 hurricane season was 'unprecedented,' new FEMA report says

Fri, 13 Jul 2018 10:34:00 +0200

(CNN/RNN) The 2017 hurricane season was a rough one. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) issued its Thursday. after-action report According to the 65-page account, the 2017 season was "unprecedented" and "stretched response capabilities at all levels of government.

2017 hurricane season was 'unprecedented,' new FEMA report says

Fri, 13 Jul 2018 10:39:00 +0200

2017 hurricane season was 'unprecedented,' new FEMA report says

Fri, 13 Jul 2018 10:57:00 +0200

Taiwan donates ￥20m to Japan for flood efforts

Fri, 13 Jul 2018 19:23:00 +0200

The government on Thursday donated ￥20 million (US$177,620) to Japan in the wake of heavy rainfall, flooding and landslides that have claimed at least 200 lives. Taiwan made the donation to demonstrate its concern and to assist with the rebuilding of flooded areas, Representative to Japan Frank Hsieh (謝長廷) said.

Thousands of volunteers arrive to help in flood-hit areas of western Japan

Sat, 14 Jul 2018 09:43:00 +0200

OSAKA – Thousands of volunteers started arriving Saturday in western Japan regions hit by the country’s worst rain disaster in decades to help residents clean up. Prefectural governments in hard-hit Ehime, Hiroshima and Okayama expect some 18,000 volunteers from across the country to help flood....

Thousands of volunteers arriving in flood-hit areas

Sat, 14 Jul 2018 10:19:00 +0200

Thousands of volunteers started arriving Saturday in western Japan regions hit by the country's worst rain disaster in decades to help residents clean up. Prefectural governments in hard-hit Ehime, Hiroshima and Okayama expect some 18,000 volunteers from across the country to help flood victims in....

Death toll in Japan flood disaster climbs to 209

Sat, 14 Jul 2018 14:01:00 +0200

The death toll from torrential rains and floods in western Japan has reached 209, Japanese media reported on Saturday. Citing the National Police Agency, Tokyo-based The Japan Times reported that 209 people are confirmed dead, with many others still missing.

Recent flooding highlights power of social media in a disaster

Sat, 14 Jul 2018 16:36:00 +0200

Online users in Japan followed the storms that lead to devastating floods and landslides in the western part of the country closely as they unfolded last week. The topic remained central to discussion on social media as the days went on and the Many sprung into action as scenes from affected areas....