Rescue crews are racing against time to find more than 20 people who are still missing after torrential rain caused flooding and landslides in south-western Japan.
Rescue crews are racing against time to find more than 20 people who are still missing after torrential rain caused flooding and landslides in south-western Japan.
On Sunday the northern end of Kyushu island endured a fifth day of torrential rain.
About 1,900 policemen and soldiers are using heavy machinery as they struggle to navigate their way through massive amounts of debris caused by the deluge.
So far 18 people have been confirmed dead in Fukuoka and Oita prefectures and 14 others injured.
“Considering the feelings of those whose families are missing, I want to rescue as soon as possible, ” Kiyoharu Kawano of the Ground Self-Defense Force said.
Local residents struggled to cope with the clean-up.
