More torrential rain, risk of floods, mudslides warned in Japan

The Japan Meteorological Agency warned Thursday of the risk of further flooding and mudslides as torrential rain, unleashed since last weekend on southwestern and central Japan, will continue unabated after killing at least 60 in the Kyushu region.A seasonal rain front spanning from the Kyushu region to the Kanto region is expected to stay, and there is "a possibility of heavy downpours in western and eastern Japan lasting until at least Sunday," according to the agency.Rainfall of up to 250 millimeters is expected in the Kyushu and Shikoku regions in the 24 hours to 6 a.m. Friday, 180 mm i…READ FULL ARTICLE