Officials in Shizuoka prefecture in Japan said two people were found without vital signs and approximately 20 others are still missing after mudslides hit several …
Officials in Shizuoka prefecture in Japan said two people were found without vital signs and approximately 20 others are still missing after mudslides hit several homes on Saturday. NHK-World Japan reported: The officials say the two were found in the sea off the city of Atami. They say the mudslides occurred at around 10:30 a.m. on a river in the city’s Izusan district, and the mud flowed about one kilometer down to the sea. Firefighters, police, and Self-Defense Forces personnel are taking part in the search for the missing. Torrential rain has been lashing areas along Japan’s Pacific coast since early Saturday. Officials issued an evacuation order for about 20,000 homes following the mudslides, and residents have been instructed to ensure their safety.
