Chan-hom Veers Away, Mudslide Risks Remain High

Chan-hom veers away, mudslide risks remain high

Weather officials in Japan say Tropical Storm Cham-hom is veering away from the country after bringing record downpours to the Izu Island chain in the Pacific, but they warn that the risks of mudslides remain high.

The Meteorological Agency says Cham-hom was located 150 kilometers southeast of Hachijojima Island as of noon on Sunday.

One Month After Deadly Miyazaki Mudslide

One month after deadly Miyazaki mudslide

It has been one month since a deadly mudslide, triggered by a typhoon, hit a village in Miyazaki Prefecture, southwestern Japan.

The mudslide in Shiiba Village occurred on September 6, as Typhoon Haishen was approaching Japan. The mudslide swept away the home of the construction company owner, Aioi Hideki, and the company office.

Miyazaki Mudslide Missing Search To Be Suspended

Miyazaki mudslide missing search to be suspended

Volunteer firefighters are suspending their search for three people, including a Vietnamese trainee, who have been missing since a mudslide in southwestern Japan nearly three weeks ago.

The mudslide in Shiiba Village, Miyazaki Prefecture, likely occurred on the night of September 6, when Typhoon Haishen was approaching Japan. The disaster swept away a construction firm office and the home of the company's owner.

Search Continues For 3 In Miyazaki Mudslide

Search continues for 3 in Miyazaki mudslide

The search continues for one Vietnamese and two Japanese who have been missing since a mudslide hit Miyazaki Prefecture, southern Japan, two weeks ago.

The mudslide, which likely occurred on the night of September 6, swept away the office of a construction firm in Shiiba Village and the home of the firm's owner.

Search Continue For 3 Missing In Miyazaki Mudslide

Search continue for 3 missing in Miyazaki mudslide

The search continues for one Vietnamese and two Japanese who have been missing since a mudslide hit Miyazaki Prefecture, southern Japan, two weeks ago.

The mudslide, which likely occurred on the night of September 6, swept away the office of a construction firm in Shiiba Village and the home of the firm's owner.