Heavy Rains Expected In Western, Eastern Japan

Heavy rains expected in western, eastern Japan

Heavy rains are pounding parts of Kyushu and Shikoku. Weather officials warn that wide areas of western and eastern Japan may also be subject to more rain through Sunday.

The Meteorological Agency says a lingering seasonal rain front and a low-pressure system are causing unstable atmospheric conditions in western Japan.

Expert Looks At Vapor As Factor Behind Heavy Rains

Expert looks at vapor as factor behind heavy rains

An expert says almost the same amount of water vapor may have flowed into a rain front when record rainfall hit Kyushu earlier this month as when a rain disaster devastated western Japan in 2018.

Professor Tsuboki Kazuhisa of Nagoya University estimated how much vapor flowed into the stationary rain front using data from the Meteorological Agency.

Analysis On Heavy Rains In Parts Of Japan

Analysis on heavy rains in parts of Japan

Japanese weather officials warn that continuing heavy rain in some parts of the country may trigger life-threatening disasters. Click to watch our NHK World meteorologist provide the latest details and the rain forecast.

Heavy Rains Raise Risk Of Landslides In Kyushu

Heavy rains raise risk of landslides in Kyushu

Heavy rains in the northern part of Japan's Kyushu island are threatening the territory with landslides and flooding.

The Meteorological Agency says warm, damp air is flowing towards a seasonal rain front hovering around the Japanese archipelago, destabilizing atmospheric conditions. Rain clouds are developing in northern Kyushu and the Chugoku region.

At Least 24 Dead After Rains In Kumamoto Pref.

At least 24 dead after rains in Kumamoto Pref.

Rescue workers continue to search for missing people in Kumamoto Prefecture, southwestern Japan, after record rainfalls triggered floods and landslides over the weekend.

Officials say 24 people have been confirmed dead. A further 16 are without vital signs, and 12 others are missing.

Heavy Rains Pummel Southern Japan

Heavy rains pummel southern Japan

Heavy rains continue in parts of Kumamoto and Kagoshima prefectures in the Kyushu region of southern Japan.

A heavy rain emergency warning issued for three municipalities in Kagoshima prefecture has been switched to a warning. However, the emergency warning is still in place for Isa city in Kagoshima, as well as parts of Kumamoto Prefecture.

Heavy Rains Hit Southwestern Japan

Heavy rains hit southwestern Japan

Torrential rains have drenched southwestern Japan. Weather officials are warning of possible mudslides and flooding in the region.

The Meteorological Agency said damp air was flowing towards the rain front, creating unstable atmospheric conditions over northern Kyushu and bringing rain clouds into the area.