In some regions, for a day received more than the monthly norm of precipitation.
The number of victims of Typhoon “Lionrock”, which hit Northern and North-Eastern regions of Japan this week has risen to 16 people.
According to the report, the greatest number of deaths recorded in Iwate Prefecture. Of them, as previously reported, 9 resided in a nursing home in the city of Iwaizumi. The bodies of the dead rescuers found on Wednesday.
All in Iwate Prefecture due to flooding caused by heavy rains, killed 14 people.
It is also reported that on the Northern Japanese island of Hokkaido, two people were killed and two more listed as missing.
Recall that Typhoon “Lionrock” led to the cancellation of over 100 flights in Japan, the abolition of classes in schools and the evacuation of residents. Meteorologists have regarded it as very strong.
In some regions, for a day received more than the monthly norm of precipitation. In Iwate Prefecture and Hokkaido has occurred, the dam breaks and flooding.
