TOKYO, Jul 1 (NNN-NHK) – Japanese weather officials said today that, heavy rain is pounding the south-western Japanese region of Kyushu, as well as, Yamaguchi Prefecture, urging people to stay alert for landslides and flooding.
The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) said, warm, moist air from the south is flowing into a front near the main island of Honshu, making atmospheric conditions extremely unstable in western and eastern Japan.
Bands of heavy rain clouds have developed, causing downpours in Yamaguchi, with the JMA warning more could develop in the area, as well as, Kyushu.
Rainfall in the 24-hour period through tomorrow morning, is expected to reach up to 200 millimetres in northern and southern Kyushu, 180 millimetres in Tokai, 150 millimetres in Kinki, and 120 millimetres in Shikoku and Kanto-Koshin, it said.
The JMA warned of landslides, flooding in low-lying areas, swollen rivers, lightning, and strong winds, including tornadoes.
One person is unaccounted for, after mud swept away a house in Oita Prefecture.
Unstable weather conditions are expected to continue through today, bringing downpours and lightning, according to the JMA.– NNN-NHK
