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10 of September, 12:51

In Japan, submerging entire cities The result of tropical storms that struck Japan, the water goes the entire city. Local residents climbing on roofs and upper floors of dwellings, how they send signals to aid rescuers.

The result of tropical storms "Kilo" and "Atau" passing over Japan, were flooded whole towns, Weather notifies. The swollen river flooded the dam and the surrounding area to the North of Tokyo. 10-key local inhabitants were blocked element in their own homes. They climb on the roofs and upper floors of buildings, feeding from there signals help.

The result of floods and landslides caused by torrential downpour, 2 prefectures Tokyo were evacuated more than 100 thousand people. But the disaster continues to spread, flooding hundreds of homes. 3 people are missing. More than 10 people were injured.

Earlier, the meteorological Agency of Japan warned the inhabitants of the Prefecture of Tochigi and Ibaraki about the danger of floods and landslides triggered by heavy rainfall. Management of Ibaraki Prefecture gave the order to evacuate about 20 thousand inhabitants.

In located near the Prefecture in consequence of the disaster were evacuated about 90 thousand people. Another 116 thousand people were encouraged to leave their homes in consequence of a threat of flooding. As reported by ABC News, the desperate inhabitants of Ibaraki Prefecture was waving towels rescuers because of the threat of flooding. "We never encountered rain of this magnitude. He's deadly," said Japanese forecaster at the press conference devoted to emergency situations.
sections: Accidents, World News

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