Authorities in Kagoshima Prefecture briefly issued the highest-level warning for landslides following extreme precipitation in the island town of Yakushima. The meteorological event brought 490.5 millimeters of rainfall over a 24-hour period recorded up to 5:30 a.m., establishing a new all-time high for the local area. The severe downpour prompted immediate concern over potential ground instability, leading officials to elevate the disaster alert status before the situation permitted an adjustment to the warning level.
Source : The Japan Times
Photo : The Japan Times
