Record Rains Trigger Deadly Floods and Landslides in Japan's Ishikawa

The region, still recovering from a devastating earthquake, faces severe flooding, landslides, and power outages, with tens of thousands evacuated.

At least one person has died and several others are missing due to unprecedented rainfall in Ishikawa Prefecture.
The Japan Meteorological Agency issued its highest-level alert for heavy rain, which has been downgraded but warnings for landslides and flooding remain.
Over 6,000 households are without power and many homes are flooded, with temporary housing for earthquake victims particularly affected.
Evacuation orders have been issued for tens of thousands of residents in the hardest-hit cities of Wajima, Suzu, and Noto.
Rescue operations are ongoing, with military personnel joining local efforts to search for missing individuals and provide aid.