Kyushu: Japan is facing a flood-like situation due to terrential rainfall and authorities have issued an evacuation order for more than 6.70,000 people in the southwestern part of Japan as rivers in the region are overflowing.
The order has been issued for Saga, Fukuoka and Nagasaki prefectures in Northern Kyushu according to the reports.
By far 3 people have been killed and one is missing.
The Japan Meteorological Agency has predicted heavy rainfall in wide areas from western to Northern Japan through Friday, reported Kyodo News.
Kyushu Railways company has suspended some services in the region especially in the three prefectures.
