Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Zeer zwaar noodweer treft JAPAN.. ( BBC) ( 4 doden gemeld)

Five dead in Japan landslide

AdvertisementAt least five people have been killed and a number are missing after heavy rain caused floods and a landslide in Hofu City in Yamaguchi, western Japan.

More than seven centimetres of rain reportedly fell in one hour, causing a river to burst its banks. More floods have been predicted for the area.

Dominic Kane reports.