Heavy rains that hit the Yamagata and Akita prefectures of Japan caused a major disaster. In the flood disaster that occurred in Yamagata prefecture, the lifeless body of one of the two police officers was found. While efforts to identify the missing people continue, the fate of the other missing people remains unknown. With this latest development, the death toll has risen to 2.
866 Buildings Damaged
It was determined that at least 866 structures in total were damaged in the flood disaster caused by the rain, 750 in Yamagata and 116 in Akita. While water and electricity were cut off in many regions, the extent of the material damage is also beginning to become clear.
Search and Rescue Efforts Continue
Search and rescue efforts are ongoing, with support from the Japan Self-Defense Forces (SDF). While intensive efforts are being made to find the missing people, efforts are continuing rapidly to repair the damage caused by the flood as quickly as possible.
Heavy Rains Had Negatively Affected Life
Heavy rains that began on Thursday caused widespread destruction in Yamagata and Akita prefectures. Thousands of people were issued emergency safety warnings, residents living in risky areas were evacuated to safe areas, and authorities advised moving to upper floors as a precaution.
