On July 12, 2023, record-breaking rainfall affected the Kyushu region of Japan, which includes the prefectures of Kagoshima, Kumamoto, and Fukuoka. The heavy rain, attributed to a stationary front, caused significant damage, including landslides and river flooding.
As a result of these natural disasters, authorities have confirmed that three people have lost their lives. The situation has prompted local governments to assess the extent of the damage across the affected prefectures.
Source: www3.nhk.or.jp