Flood damage assessment underway in Kirishima City, southwestern Japan
In the city, heavy rain emergency warnings were issued temporarily on Friday and many homes suffered flood damage. But details, such as the number of affected houses, are not yet known.
Officials started the inspection in Hayatocho, Kirishima, where a lot of information about flood damage has been reported.
They inspected homes in pairs, measured the height of the watermarks left on walls, took photos and spoke to residents.
The city will inspect hundreds of homes, and plans to disinfect them after completing the assessment, and floors and walls have dried.
A resident in his 70's whose home was flooded above the floor level said, "When I looked outside, the water came up to the height of my chest."
He added, "I took a day off from work on Friday to dispose of furniture that was submerged in water."
A Kirishima city official says they will conduct a thorough inspection so that affected homes can be quickly restored.
The inspections will continue on Sunday.
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