Tag: Japan floods

Tokyo : The death toll from devastating floods resulting from torrential rains pounding Japan has increased to 104, with 56 others reported missing, authorities said on Monday. The rains since July 5, especially in the western prefecture of Hiroshima and the southwestern prefecture of Ehime, caused floods and landslides that destroyed thousands of houses and completely cut off several towns, reports Efe news. In Hiroshima prefecture, at least 42 people died in accidents caused by the heavy downpour and another three were seriously injured. Another 23 people were killed in Ehime, according...