Japanese officials say at least eight people were killed and 13 are missing after a landslide buried houses in the outskirts of Hiroshima.

Television footage on Wednesday showed residents and rescue workers searching through the rubble of the suburban homes for survivors.

The area received about 24 millimeters, or about a month’s worth, of rain within a 24-hour period, loosening hills already soaked by recent storms.

Forecasters warn that more rain is expected, saying there is a continued risk of flooding and landslides.

Landslides pose a major risk in crowded Japan, where many homes are built on or near steep slopes.  [Read More]

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Source: VOA News: Bangladesh