The July 2018 Japan Flood was a natural disaster in Japan that occurred in July 2018 as a result of intense thunderstorms and, as a result, a sharp rise in water levels.
On July 7, a typhoon struck southwestern Japan, followed by heavy torrential rains that triggered flooding, devastating mudslides and flooding in certain areas.
As of July 11, 179 people had died, several of them were covered by landslides; more than 67 were reported missing.
About 270 thousand buildings are known to have been damaged, and rail traffic has been disrupted in the country.
BUT , HOW TO BE SAFE FROM FLOOD ?
Stay calm, don't panic
Quickly collect the necessary documents, valuables, medicines, groceries, and other necessities.
Provide assistance to children, the disabled, and the elderly. They should be evacuated first.
If possible, leave the flood zone immediately.
Before leaving the house, turn off the electricity and gas supply, and extinguish the fire in the stoves. Close the windows and doors, if you have time - close the windows and doors of the first floor with boards (shields)
Go up to the upper floors. If the house is one—story, take the attic rooms.
Stay on the upper floors, roofs, trees or other elevations until help arrives, and signal rescuers so they can quickly locate you.
Check if there are any injured people nearby and provide them with assistance if possible.
Once in the water, take off your heavy clothes and shoes, and look for nearby items that you can use before receiving help.
Do not overfill rescue vehicles (boats, boats, rafts)
THAT IS ALL I HAVE WANTED TO SAY! GOODBYE, BE SAFE !