38 thousand residents were advised to evacuate by the authorities of Kagoshima, Kumamoto, Fukuoka and Miyazaki prefectures because of a strong approaching storm Prapiroon. Weather officials are warning of heavy downpours and possible landslides.
The agency says it could bring 400 millimeters of rainfall to western Japan in the 24 hours to Tuesday evening. This includes the Kyushu and Shikoku regions.
