Archive · 12 Aug 2025
Heavy Rainfall in Kyushu, Japan, Claims Lives, Causes Damage
Heavy rain hit Japan's Kyushu region, causing problems.
The rain, from a seasonal front, led to landslides and flooding, tragically killing three people.
A road collapsed in Ishikawa, hurting three more.
Emergency services are working hard to help.
One town received a huge amount of rain in a short time, nearly doubling its usual monthly total.
People are urged to be careful as the rain continues.
Heavy rainfall caused by a seasonal front hit Japan's Kyushu region.
Three deaths were confirmed in Kagoshima, Kumamoto, and Fukuoka prefectures due to landslides and flooding.
A road collapse in Ishikawa Prefecture caused a vehicle to fall, injuring three people.
Emergency operations continue as heavy rain warnings remain in effect.
Kumamoto Prefecture's Tamana logged nearly double its average August rainfall in six hours.
- Who
- The Japan Meteorological Agency issued warnings, and emergency crews are involved in rescue operations.
- What
- Heavy rainfall caused deaths, injuries, floods, and landslides.
- When
- The heavy rain occurred recently, specifically on Tuesday and the days leading up to it.
- Where
- Japan's Kyushu region, including Kagoshima, Kumamoto, Fukuoka prefectures, and Ishikawa Prefecture.
- Why
- The heavy rain was caused by a seasonal front.
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- Location
- Kyushu region, Japan
- Fatalities
- 3 confirmed
- Injured
- 3
- Cause of Damage
- Landslides and river flooding
- Rainfall Amount
- 370 millimeters in Tamana (Kumamoto Prefecture) in 6 hours
- Warning Status
- Heavy rain warnings/emergencies issued