Highest-level rain alert issued for quake-hit Ishikawa space

The Weather Agency on Saturday issued its highest-level alert for torrential rainfall in elements of Ishikawa Prefecture severely hit by the New Year’s Day earthquake, urging residents to take fast motion.

The cities of Wajima and Suzu, in addition to the city of Noto — that are nonetheless recovering from the highly effective quake earlier this 12 months — have been being hit notably laborious by the rains, with the company warning of the potential for flooding and landslides.

Media reviews mentioned Wajima and Suzu had ordered about 30,000 residents to evacuate.

The Level 5 emergency warning urges residents to take quick life-saving motion, and company officers mentioned that the warning is also issued for different areas as rains proceed.

At least one individual was lacking, NHK reported, citing prefectural officers. It mentioned a succession of requires assist had come from Wajima, Suzu and different areas, together with reviews of landslides and homes having collapsed, with rescuers in search of any folks trapped.

Photos and video posted to social media posted round 9 a.m. confirmed roads and sidewalks lined in brown water.

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もう家から一歩も出られない

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