The Meteorological Agency announced on Friday a significantly increased risk of rain-induced disasters, including floods and landslides, in Kagoshima Prefecture due to the formation of linear rain bands driven by an active seasonal rain front.
Due to the heavy rainfall, a landslide warning has been issued for the Satsuma and Osumi regions until Friday evening.
The agency’s warning does not cover the prefecture’s Amami Islands.
Residents of the affected areas have been urged to remain on high alert for local landslides, flooding in low-lying areas and river flooding, and to take necessary precautions to ensure their safety.
Ibusuki town recorded 418 millimeters of rain over 24 hours at 7.20am on Friday, marking a new record for the location. Some towns and villages in Satsuma and Osumi regions have also warned of heavy rainfall.
Flood advisories have been issued for the Manose and Kaseda rivers in the Manose river system.
The agency forecasts up to 130 mm of additional precipitation in Kagoshima Prefecture through Saturday morning, with the potential for local increases due to the linear rain bands.
The front is expected to remain stationary through Saturday, causing unstable atmospheric conditions in the region.
