Thousands Evacuate in Southern Japan as Deadly Flooding Hits

Rescue efforts were underway on July 6 amid major flooding in southern Japan. Kyodo News agency reported at least 44 people had died, and that around 250,000 people were ordered to evacuate in Kumamoto, Miyazaki and Kagoshima.

NHK said that some parts of Japan were experiencing levels of rainfall not seen in several decades.

This video shows water flowing down a street in Hiroshima. Credit: @shinsyudoruku via Storyful