Japan bridge collapse: 3, 60,000 evacuated due to risk of flooding, landslide

Japan Bridge Collapse: Hundreds of thousands of people in Japan's Kumamoto have been urged to evacuate their homes due to the risk of flooding and landslides caused by heavy rains, according to the sources. 

Notably, a bridge built above a small river running through Yamato collapsed due to the extremely heavy rain in Japan's Southwestern Kyushu region on Monday. 

For safety purposes, evacuation orders have been released for almost 3,60,000 residents in the city of Kumamoto.

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Japan Meteorological Agency issues warning

The Japan Meteorological Agency has warned of torrential rain and thunder which has been continuing across the region on Tuesday noon, reported sources.    

Moreover, the Meteorological Agency has also asked the residents to stay alert for mudslides and flooding.   

The towns of Yamato and Mashiki in the prefecture registered hourly precipitation of 82 and 80 millimetres, respectively on Monday morning, both July records for the areas.

As a result of the seasonal rain, the Japan Meteorological Agency has issued warnings for mudslides, floods in low-lying areas, and river overflow in regions from western to eastern Japan.

The violent rain in southwestern Japan left one person dead and two others missing, according to local officials.    

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Travelling services suspended

According to West Japan Railway Co., Sanyo Shinkansen services between Hiroshima and Hakata stations have been temporarily discontinued. 

- ANI

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