Torrential rain lashes Kyushu as Typhoon No. 6 approaches Okinawa

Added: 2026-05-30

[00:00:04]Torrential rain pounded the ground. The heaviest rainfall of the year hit Makurazaki City in Kagoshima Prefecture.

[00:00:15]By around 7:30 a.m., 54.5 mm of rain had fallen in just 1 hour.

[00:00:24]This video was shot during that same period.

[00:00:32]Perhaps because such a huge amount of rain poured in over short time, water overflowed from the drains.

[00:00:40]The heavy rain struck during the morning commute.

[00:00:46]The cars were running with headlights on.

[00:00:55]The seasonal rain front remains active and stationary over the Kyushu region.

[00:01:01]The rainfall became so intense that there were fears of a linear rain band forming.

[00:01:09]Also in Shibushi City, it was heavy wind-driven rain.

[00:01:14]Large raindrops were pounding rice paddies that had only just been planted.

[00:01:27]In Nishinoomote City, there was not only heavy rain, but also strong winds.

[00:01:35]Damage [music] believed to have been caused by the heavy rain has also been reported.

[00:01:41]In Ibusuki City, a landslide occurred near a residential area.

[00:01:49]The road was closed to traffic, but there was reportedly no [music] damage to nearby homes.

[00:01:56]On a national highway running through Kagoshima, part of the roadway subsided approximately 2 m long and 1.5 [music] m wide, sinking about 30 cm. No injuries have been reported.

[00:02:11]Due to the rain, evacuation orders have been issued for Toshima Village.

[00:02:16]>> [music] >> Torrential rain struck the Kyushu region.

[00:02:22]Just before 10:00 a.m., rain clouds [music] were approaching Yakushima.

[00:02:30]A place known for its magnificent ocean and mountain scenery. Breathtaking views [music] stretched across the area.

[00:02:47]Around 10:30 a.m., whitecaps appeared on the sea as stormy weather intensified.

[00:02:56]A person who runs a lodging facility there recorded the approaching storm.

[00:03:04]30 minutes later at 11:00 a.m., large puddles had formed in the parking lot.

[00:03:20]Another 30 minutes later, the wind began growing even stronger.

[00:03:25]Water could also be seen rushing violently through roadside drainage ditches.

[00:03:31]On a road just after noon, a truck in the opposite lane was stranded.

[00:03:43]Perhaps the vehicle became unable to move.

[00:03:46]Looking closely, the road appeared to be flooded.

[00:03:50]A person believed to be the driver was standing on the roadside shoulder.

[00:03:59]The person who filmed the video says, The rain also hit neighboring Miyazaki prefecture.

[00:04:54]In Miyakonojo and Kushima, the highest hourly rainfall totals of the year were recorded.

[00:05:01]At an irrigation canal flowing through Nichinan City, the water level rapidly rose before their eyes.

[00:05:13]During Japan's rainy season, it may now be worsened further by a typhoon.

[00:05:23]On May 27th, typhoon number six formed far south of Japan.

[00:05:29]The storm is expected to strengthen as it moves northward and approach Okinawa on Monday, accompanied by violent winds.

[00:05:40]Moist air flowing in from the typhoon could intensify the seasonal rain front and potentially cause severe damage.

[00:05:51]The lodging facility operator in Yakushima mentioned earlier says preparations are already underway.

[00:06:12]In the Amami region, heavy rain may continue through the night.

[00:06:17]Because the ground has already been saturated by previous rainfall, caution is being urged against landslides.