Linear rainbands have formed over Nagasaki and Kumamoto, triggering an emergency warning for heavy rainfall. Torrential downpours have caused widespread risk of landslides, flooding, and river overflow. In Kumamoto’s Reihoku Town, about 110 mm of rain fell in one hour early this morning, while southern Nagasaki saw 170 mm in three hours. Evacuation orders affecting thousands were issued in Amakusa and Kami-Amakusa. Forecasts predict up to 180 mm of additional rain in Kumamoto by tomorrow morning, with authorities urging maximum caution against landslides, flooding, lightning, and tornadoes. Source: NHK
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