(Reuters) – Torrential rain lashed northern Japan on Wednesday, prompting evacuation orders and advisories across multiple cities, according to local media reports.
In Akita Prefecture, cars were seen navigating streets amid heavy rain the city of Odate. An emergency evacuation advisory was issued for Semboku City, where a river had flooded. The city recorded 244.5 millimetres (9.6 inches) of rainfall in the 24 hours leading up to 2 pm (0500 GMT), public broadcaster NHK reported.
Heavy rain disrupted water supply to around 70 households in Semboku, while at least 28 people were stranded, NHK said.
Evacuation orders were also issued for parts of Kazuno and Kitaakita cities, according to Japanese broadcaster Nippon TV. Train services were suspended in Akita and neighbouring Aomori Prefecture, which saw record rainfall.
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