TOKYO, July 15 (Xinhua) — Heavy rain pounded Akita Prefecture in northeastern Japan on Saturday, with evacuation orders issued in additional than 10 municipalities within the prefecture.
Affected by an energetic seasonal rain entrance, Oga City and the city of Happo, each in Akita Prefecture, had been hit with a report rainfall of 196 millimeters and 167 millimeters, respectively, in 12 hours via 10:40 a.m., in line with the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA).
The determine in Happo was greater than the city’s regular month-to-month rainfall for July, mentioned the JMA.
Akita officers mentioned a number of rivers together with the Taihei River have breached their banks, with essentially the most extreme evacuation alert issued for residents within the metropolis and close by Gojome.
Weather officers warned that rain clouds will linger over Tohoku area via Sunday, and will deliver extra downpours, urging folks to remain in a secure place as the hazards may intensify.