Thousands of Japanese rescuers searched on Friday for victims of freak rains that have killed at least 11 people and left hundreds cut off from the outside world by landslides. Current top breaking Philippine headlines regarding the nation, world, metro manila, regions and exclusive special investigative reports.
A resident is rescued by members of the Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) as they are lifted by a helicopter over an area hit by heavy rain in Asakura, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan July 6,2017. Picture taken July 6,2017. Defense Ministry of Japan\/HANDOUT via REUTERS ASAKURA, Japan – Thousands of Japanese rescuers searched on Friday for victims of freak rains that have killed at least 11 people and left hundreds cut off from the outside world by landslides. Torrential rain hit southwest Japan on Wednesday and was still moving north on Friday. According to the latest figure, more than 140,000 people were under orders to evacuate their homes while authorities issued new warnings of landslides across the island of Kyushu. Parts of Fukuoka prefecture were hit by 600.5 mm (24 inches) of rain in the 48 hours to 10: 40 a.
