Special heavy rain warning issued for areas in Fukui, central Japan

Japan's weather agency issued Sunday a special heavy rain warning for some areas in Fukui, central Japan, urging people to take immediate action to protect themselves, with mudslides already reported.The Level 5 warning is the highest for heavy rain, indicating that a disaster has likely occurred or is imminent, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. It covers the cities of Fukui, Ono and Katsuyama.Residents are advised to heed local authorities' evacuation advisories.READ FULL ARTICLE