Heavy rain pounds Japan’s south as scorching heat hits country’s west and north

Japan weather officials are calling on people in the southern Japanese region of Kyushu to be on alert for landslides and floods with heavy rain that pounded the area over the weekend set to continue.
An active front remains stationary around Kyushu, bringing torrential rain, reported national broadcaster NHK on Monday
Weather officials said the front is expected to remain around Kyushu, bringing more than 50mm of rain per hour, it added.
Up to 65mm of rain was recorded in an hour in Oita Prefecture on Monday morning, according to NHK.
People are being told to be on the alert for landslides, flooding in low-lying areas, swollen rivers, lightning strikes and gusty winds.
They say that in the areas affected by the recent heavy rains, the risk of landslides and other disasters could rise as the ground has loosened due to the rains.