At least 27 died after heavy storms in Japan

More than 1.6 million people were evacuated from their homes following the storm that began earlier this week, according to the Japanese television channel NHK.

In addition, authorities have asked an additional 3.1 million to leave their homes because of the risk of floods and landslides, writes Reuters.

Many deaths

Rains and floods occurred in several places in Japan. In Okayama Prefecture, a man is confirmed dead as a result of a landslide Saturday, while in Hiroshima, a man is found dead after a landslide has set off a fire. Near a young boy was found dead in a flooded area.

Among the missing are five people who were buried when their house collapsed, also in Hiroshima. At Ehime, a woman was found dead on the second floor of a house affected by a landslide

. A death is also confirmed in Kyoto, where a 52-year-old woman was found dead.

Warning against landslides

The Japanese Meteorological Institute sent obs alerts in four prefectures in the west of Honshu Island. They prevent, among other things, landslides, rising water in rivers and high winds.

More rain has been reported in the areas affected by Sunday.

In many places, the roads are closed. Japan. Although Japan is one of the most modernized countries in Asia, the monsoon season often results in death and major property damage in rural areas.