Japan Meteorological Agency Issues Highest Level 5 Landslide Warning for Yakushima Due to Typhoon Krovanh

A Level 5 emergency warning for landslides, the highest possible alert, has been issued for Yakushima Town in Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan. This is due to record-breaking rainfall caused by Typhoon Krovanh and an autumn rain front. Residents are urged to take immediate action to protect their lives as serious landslides are highly likely to have already occurred.