Heavy Rain Hits Southwestern Japan, Raising Disaster Risk

On Sunday (June 4), a heavy rain front drenched southern Kyushu in southwestern Japan, threatening multiple hazardous natural disasters. The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) issued urgent warnings about the dangers of landslides, flooding in low-lying areas, and rivers swelling or overflowing their banks.

The rainfall directly affects the daily lives of local residents, particularly those in coastal and low-lying areas. Authorities have urged people to take precautions and be ready to evacuate if necessary. Days earlier, Typhoon Jangmi swept along Japan's Pacific coast, leaving dozens injured and causing significant infrastructure damage.