Record rains have battered southwestern Japan, with flooded rivers causing destruction and forcing hundreds of thousands of people from their homes. At least 11 people are said to be missing, or could not be reached, including a child.

Record rainfall causes destruction in Japan
Record rains have battered southwestern Japan, with flooded rivers causing destruction and forcing hundreds of thousands of people from their homes. At least 11 people are said to be missing, or could not be reached, including a child.