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JAPAN. – Although heavy rains have stopped in Japan, the country is facing a long recovery process after the 19459004 rainfall and landslides in the south-west of the country. 13 people have died since then because of heart attacks, bringing the total number to 103, according to the secretary-general of the cabinet Yoshihide Suga, while about 73 thousand people were mobilized for the efforts search and rescue, reports CNN
Emergency alerts for rains have been lifted, but the country is now focused on search and rescue efforts. The police, the fire department and the army are looking for dozens of people who are still missing or whose whereabouts are unknown
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"We will unite and act swiftly to meet the needs of those affected, in close coordination with the local government," said Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe at a news conference. meeting with the Working Group on Disaster Response, also highlighting "the future need" to improve the temporary evacuation and asylum centers.
As the authorities search for the missing, residents are already beginning to clean up, wade through the flooded houses and streets in the water.
Thousands of homes have been damaged, and even those that remain intact have been affected. Near 17 000 inhabitants are still without electricity and phone lines fall along several prefectures
To further complicate the repair efforts, there is the fact that many railways and highways they are closed, too flooded to operate, putting many affected areas out of reach of first responders.
Houses destroyed
The rains started late last week and intensified during the weekend. The rivers overflowed, the landslides destroyed the buildings and the cars were swept away by the floods.
"Record rains in many parts of the country have caused river overflows and caused large-scale floods and landslides," said Cabinet Secretary Suga Sunday
Two Million people were forced to leave their homes advised or under the orders of the government. Some, unable to leave, shelter on rooftops when sudden floods swallow whole streets.
In Kurashiki, near Okayama, the army is deployed to evacuate older residents from their homes and place them in waiting boats.
The prefectures of Hiroshima and Ehime were among the most affected by the rains, although nine other prefectures were also heavily affected.
Public broadcaster NHK reported that about 364 millimeters of rain fell between 5. am and 7 am. this Sunday in the city of Uwajima, about 1.5 times the average of the monthly rain of July . According to NHK, in Sukomo City, Kochi Prefecture, 263 millimeters of water fell in two hours,
Suga warned that although rain warnings were raised, residents should still be aware of landslides. Those involved in cleaning efforts should be cautious about heat stroke as the next few days should be warm and clear.
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe announced Monday that he was canceling his trip to Belgium, France, Saudi Arabia and Egypt are focusing on rescue efforts.
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