More of Kumamoto facing heavy rain emergency warning
The Japan Meteorological Agency added Uki city, Yatsushiro city and Hikawa town to its warning list at 5:25 a.m. on Monday. The warning is still in effect for Tamana City and Nagasu Town.
The agency says warm, moist air flowing into a rain front is bringing record rainfall to the prefecture. Bands of heavy rain clouds over the prefecture triggered a warning of significant rainfall.
The agency says the heavy rain emergency warning could be issued for more areas in the coming hours. It has called on people in the surrounding areas to do everything they can to protect themselves. It has warned people to be careful when evacuating as it is dark outside.
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