Overview

• On August 11 afternoon the Japan Meteorological Agency lowered special heavy rain warnings to heavy rain advisories for Tamana City, Nagasu Town, Yatsushiro City, Uki City, Hikawa Town and Kami-Amakusa City
• JR Kyushu reinstated limited Kyushu Shinkansen operations between Hakata and Kumamoto after suspending all services from the first train due to flooding risks
• Search and rescue teams continue to hunt for two residents reported missing in landslides in Tamana City and Kosa Town
• Kumamoto Prefecture’s disaster response headquarters remains active under the Disaster Relief Act, deploying emergency relief measures and monitoring flood-prone areas
• The JMA forecasts warning-level rain through August 12 and urges residents to stay on alert for further river flooding and landslides