The Tokyo Governor election has started in Arakawa Ward, Tokyo on July 5, 2020, amid continuing worries over the new coronavirus COVID-19. The polling place is equipped with the new coronavirus COVID-19 measures such as installing vinyl sheets and disinfecting alcohol, disinfecting pencils, and keeping social distance. 22 people, including Yuriko Koike who is incumbent, run for the Governor of Tokyo. The issues such as the treatment to the new coronavirus COVID-19 and the holding of the Tokyo Olympics which will be postponed next summer, are important. The counting of votes work will start from 8 pm on the same day. ( The Yomiuri Shimbun via AP Images )

The Tokyo Governor election has started in Arakawa Ward, Tokyo on July 5, 2020, amid continuing worries over the new coronavirus COVID-19. The polling place is equipped with the new coronavirus COVID-19 measures such as installing vinyl sheets and disinfecting alcohol, disinfecting pencils, and keeping social distance. 22 people, including Yuriko Koike who is incumbent, run for the Governor of Tokyo. The issues such as the treatment to the new coronavirus COVID-19 and the holding of the Tokyo Olympics which will be postponed next summer, are important. The counting of votes work will start from 8 pm on the same day. ( The Yomiuri Shimbun via AP Images )

The Tokyo Governor election has started in Arakawa Ward, Tokyo on July 5, 2020, amid continuing worries over the new coronavirus COVID-19. The polling place is equipped with the new coronavirus COVID-19 measures such as installing vinyl sheets and disinfecting alcohol, disinfecting pencils, and keeping social distance. 22 people, including Yuriko Koike who is incumbent, run for the Governor of Tokyo. The issues such as the treatment to the new coronavirus COVID-19 and the holding of the Tokyo Olympics which will be postponed next summer, are important. The counting of votes work will start from 8 pm on the same day. ( The Yomiuri Shimbun via AP Images )

A photo shows flood-damaged town due to heavy rain in Hitoyoshi City, Kumamoto Prefecture, western Japan, on July 5, 2020, one day after the disaster. Local residents have been busy to clean the flood-damaged town. The landslide and flooding were triggered by a heavy rain on July 4th, and Japan Meteorological Agency issued a heavy rain emergency warning, and two hundred thousand people were given out directives on the evacuation. According to the local government, at least 16 people died, 17 went into cardiopulmonary arrest, and 18 are still missing as of 2 pm on July 5th. ( The Yomiuri Shimbun via AP Images )

A photo shows flood-damaged town due to heavy rain in Hitoyoshi City, Kumamoto Prefecture, western Japan, on July 5, 2020, one day after the disaster. Local residents have been busy to clean the flood-damaged town. The landslide and flooding were triggered by a heavy rain on July 4th, and Japan Meteorological Agency issued a heavy rain emergency warning, and two hundred thousand people were given out directives on the evacuation. According to the local government, at least 16 people died, 17 went into cardiopulmonary arrest, and 18 are still missing as of 2 pm on July 5th. ( The Yomiuri Shimbun via AP Images )

A photo shows flood-damaged town due to heavy rain in Hitoyoshi City, Kumamoto Prefecture, western Japan, on July 5, 2020, one day after the disaster. Local residents have been busy to clean the flood-damaged town. The landslide and flooding were triggered by a heavy rain on July 4th, and Japan Meteorological Agency issued a heavy rain emergency warning, and two hundred thousand people were given out directives on the evacuation. According to the local government, at least 16 people died, 17 went into cardiopulmonary arrest, and 18 are still missing as of 2 pm on July 5th. ( The Yomiuri Shimbun via AP Images )

A photo shows flood-damaged town due to heavy rain in Hitoyoshi City, Kumamoto Prefecture, western Japan, on July 5, 2020, one day after the disaster. Local residents have been busy to clean the flood-damaged town. The landslide and flooding were triggered by a heavy rain on July 4th, and Japan Meteorological Agency issued a heavy rain emergency warning, and two hundred thousand people were given out directives on the evacuation. According to the local government, at least 16 people died, 17 went into cardiopulmonary arrest, and 18 are still missing as of 2 pm on July 5th. ( The Yomiuri Shimbun via AP Images )

A photo shows flood-damaged town due to heavy rain in Hitoyoshi City, Kumamoto Prefecture, western Japan, on July 5, 2020, one day after the disaster. Local residents have been busy to clean the flood-damaged town. The landslide and flooding were triggered by a heavy rain on July 4th, and Japan Meteorological Agency issued a heavy rain emergency warning, and two hundred thousand people were given out directives on the evacuation. According to the local government, at least 16 people died, 17 went into cardiopulmonary arrest, and 18 are still missing as of 2 pm on July 5th. ( The Yomiuri Shimbun via AP Images )

A photo shows flood-damaged town due to heavy rain in Hitoyoshi City, Kumamoto Prefecture, western Japan, on July 5, 2020, one day after the disaster. Local residents have been busy to clean the flood-damaged town. The landslide and flooding were triggered by a heavy rain on July 4th, and Japan Meteorological Agency issued a heavy rain emergency warning, and two hundred thousand people were given out directives on the evacuation. According to the local government, at least 16 people died, 17 went into cardiopulmonary arrest, and 18 are still missing as of 2 pm on July 5th. ( The Yomiuri Shimbun via AP Images )

A photo shows flood-damaged town due to heavy rain in Hitoyoshi City, Kumamoto Prefecture, western Japan, on July 5, 2020, one day after the disaster. Local residents have been busy to clean the flood-damaged town. The landslide and flooding were triggered by a heavy rain on July 4th, and Japan Meteorological Agency issued a heavy rain emergency warning, and two hundred thousand people were given out directives on the evacuation. According to the local government, at least 16 people died, 17 went into cardiopulmonary arrest, and 18 are still missing as of 2 pm on July 5th. ( The Yomiuri Shimbun via AP Images )

A photo shows flood-damaged town due to heavy rain in Hitoyoshi City, Kumamoto Prefecture, western Japan, on July 5, 2020, one day after the disaster. Local residents have been busy to clean the flood-damaged town. The landslide and flooding were triggered by a heavy rain on July 4th, and Japan Meteorological Agency issued a heavy rain emergency warning, and two hundred thousand people were given out directives on the evacuation. According to the local government, at least 16 people died, 17 went into cardiopulmonary arrest, and 18 are still missing as of 2 pm on July 5th. ( The Yomiuri Shimbun via AP Images )

A photo shows flood-damaged town due to heavy rain in Hitoyoshi City, Kumamoto Prefecture, western Japan, on July 5, 2020, one day after the disaster. Local residents have been busy to clean the flood-damaged town. The landslide and flooding were triggered by a heavy rain on July 4th, and Japan Meteorological Agency issued a heavy rain emergency warning, and two hundred thousand people were given out directives on the evacuation. According to the local government, at least 16 people died, 17 went into cardiopulmonary arrest, and 18 are still missing as of 2 pm on July 5th. ( The Yomiuri Shimbun via AP Images )

A photo shows flood-damaged town due to heavy rain in Kuma Village, Kumamoto Prefecture, western Japan, on July 5, 2020, one day after the disaster. Local residents including children have been busy to clean their properties. The landslides and floodings were triggered by heavy rain on July 4th, and Japan Meteorological Agency issued a heavy rain emergency warning, and two hundred thousand people were given out directives on the evacuation. According to the local government, at least 18 people died, 16 went into cardiopulmonary arrest, and 14 are still missing as of 4 pm on July 5th. ( The Yomiuri Shimbun via AP Images )

A photo shows flood-damaged town due to heavy rain in Kuma Village, Kumamoto Prefecture, western Japan, on July 5, 2020, one day after the disaster. Local residents including children have been busy to clean their properties. The landslides and floodings were triggered by heavy rain on July 4th, and Japan Meteorological Agency issued a heavy rain emergency warning, and two hundred thousand people were given out directives on the evacuation. According to the local government, at least 18 people died, 16 went into cardiopulmonary arrest, and 14 are still missing as of 4 pm on July 5th. ( The Yomiuri Shimbun via AP Images )

A photo shows collapsed iron bridge due to the flood of heavy rain in Kuma Village, Kumamoto Prefecture, western Japan, on July 5, 2020, one day after the disaster. Local residents have been busy to clean their properties. The landslides and floodings were triggered by heavy rain on July 4th, and Japan Meteorological Agency issued a heavy rain emergency warning, and two hundred thousand people were given out directives on the evacuation. According to the local government, at least 18 people died, 16 went into cardiopulmonary arrest, and 14 are still missing as of 4 pm on July 5th. ( The Yomiuri Shimbun via AP Images )

A photo shows collapsed iron bridge due to the flood of heavy rain in Kuma Village, Kumamoto Prefecture, western Japan, on July 5, 2020, one day after the disaster. Local residents have been busy to clean their properties. The landslides and floodings were triggered by heavy rain on July 4th, and Japan Meteorological Agency issued a heavy rain emergency warning, and two hundred thousand people were given out directives on the evacuation. According to the local government, at least 18 people died, 16 went into cardiopulmonary arrest, and 14 are still missing as of 4 pm on July 5th. ( The Yomiuri Shimbun via AP Images )

A photo shows flood-damaged town due to heavy rain in Kuma Village, Kumamoto Prefecture, western Japan, on July 5, 2020, one day after the disaster. Local residents including children have been busy to clean their properties. The landslides and floodings were triggered by heavy rain on July 4th, and Japan Meteorological Agency issued a heavy rain emergency warning, and two hundred thousand people were given out directives on the evacuation. According to the local government, at least 18 people died, 16 went into cardiopulmonary arrest, and 14 are still missing as of 4 pm on July 5th. ( The Yomiuri Shimbun via AP Images )

A photo shows flood-damaged town due to heavy rain in Kuma Village, Kumamoto Prefecture, western Japan, on July 5, 2020, one day after the disaster. Local residents including children have been busy to clean their properties. The landslides and floodings were triggered by heavy rain on July 4th, and Japan Meteorological Agency issued a heavy rain emergency warning, and two hundred thousand people were given out directives on the evacuation. According to the local government, at least 18 people died, 16 went into cardiopulmonary arrest, and 14 are still missing as of 4 pm on July 5th. ( The Yomiuri Shimbun via AP Images )

A photo shows flood-damaged town due to heavy rain in Kuma Village, Kumamoto Prefecture, western Japan, on July 5, 2020, one day after the disaster. Local residents including children have been busy to clean their properties. The landslides and floodings were triggered by heavy rain on July 4th, and Japan Meteorological Agency issued a heavy rain emergency warning, and two hundred thousand people were given out directives on the evacuation. According to the local government, at least 18 people died, 16 went into cardiopulmonary arrest, and 14 are still missing as of 4 pm on July 5th. ( The Yomiuri Shimbun via AP Images )

A photo shows flood-damaged town due to heavy rain in Kuma Village, Kumamoto Prefecture, western Japan, on July 5, 2020, one day after the disaster. Local residents including children have been busy to clean their properties. The landslides and floodings were triggered by heavy rain on July 4th, and Japan Meteorological Agency issued a heavy rain emergency warning, and two hundred thousand people were given out directives on the evacuation. According to the local government, at least 18 people died, 16 went into cardiopulmonary arrest, and 14 are still missing as of 4 pm on July 5th. ( The Yomiuri Shimbun via AP Images )

A photo shows flood-damaged town due to heavy rain in Kuma Village, Kumamoto Prefecture, western Japan, on July 5, 2020, one day after the disaster. Local residents including children have been busy to clean their properties. The landslides and floodings were triggered by heavy rain on July 4th, and Japan Meteorological Agency issued a heavy rain emergency warning, and two hundred thousand people were given out directives on the evacuation. According to the local government, at least 18 people died, 16 went into cardiopulmonary arrest, and 14 are still missing as of 4 pm on July 5th. ( The Yomiuri Shimbun via AP Images )

A photo shows flood-damaged town due to heavy rain in Kuma Village, Kumamoto Prefecture, western Japan, on July 5, 2020, one day after the disaster. Local residents including children have been busy to clean their properties. The landslides and floodings were triggered by heavy rain on July 4th, and Japan Meteorological Agency issued a heavy rain emergency warning, and two hundred thousand people were given out directives on the evacuation. According to the local government, at least 18 people died, 16 went into cardiopulmonary arrest, and 14 are still missing as of 4 pm on July 5th. ( The Yomiuri Shimbun via AP Images )

A photo shows flood-damaged town due to heavy rain in Kuma Village, Kumamoto Prefecture, western Japan, on July 5, 2020, one day after the disaster. Local residents including children have been busy to clean their properties. The landslides and floodings were triggered by heavy rain on July 4th, and Japan Meteorological Agency issued a heavy rain emergency warning, and two hundred thousand people were given out directives on the evacuation. According to the local government, at least 18 people died, 16 went into cardiopulmonary arrest, and 14 are still missing as of 4 pm on July 5th. ( The Yomiuri Shimbun via AP Images )

A photo shows flood-damaged town due to heavy rain in Kuma Village, Kumamoto Prefecture, western Japan, on July 5, 2020, one day after the disaster. Local residents including children have been busy to clean their properties. The landslides and floodings were triggered by heavy rain on July 4th, and Japan Meteorological Agency issued a heavy rain emergency warning, and two hundred thousand people were given out directives on the evacuation. According to the local government, at least 18 people died, 16 went into cardiopulmonary arrest, and 14 are still missing as of 4 pm on July 5th. ( The Yomiuri Shimbun via AP Images )

A photo shows flood-damaged town due to heavy rain in Kuma Village, Kumamoto Prefecture, western Japan, on July 5, 2020, one day after the disaster. Local residents including children have been busy to clean their properties. The landslides and floodings were triggered by heavy rain on July 4th, and Japan Meteorological Agency issued a heavy rain emergency warning, and two hundred thousand people were given out directives on the evacuation. According to the local government, at least 18 people died, 16 went into cardiopulmonary arrest, and 14 are still missing as of 4 pm on July 5th. ( The Yomiuri Shimbun via AP Images )

A photo shows flood-damaged town due to heavy rain in Kuma Village, Kumamoto Prefecture, western Japan, on July 5, 2020, one day after the disaster. Local residents including children have been busy to clean their properties. The landslides and floodings were triggered by heavy rain on July 4th, and Japan Meteorological Agency issued a heavy rain emergency warning, and two hundred thousand people were given out directives on the evacuation. According to the local government, at least 18 people died, 16 went into cardiopulmonary arrest, and 14 are still missing as of 4 pm on July 5th. ( The Yomiuri Shimbun via AP Images )

A photo shows flood-damaged town due to heavy rain in Kuma Village, Kumamoto Prefecture, western Japan, on July 5, 2020, one day after the disaster. Local residents including children have been busy to clean their properties. The landslides and floodings were triggered by heavy rain on July 4th, and Japan Meteorological Agency issued a heavy rain emergency warning, and two hundred thousand people were given out directives on the evacuation. According to the local government, at least 18 people died, 16 went into cardiopulmonary arrest, and 14 are still missing as of 4 pm on July 5th. ( The Yomiuri Shimbun via AP Images )

A photo shows flood-damaged town due to heavy rain in Kuma Village, Kumamoto Prefecture, western Japan, on July 5, 2020, one day after the disaster. Local residents including children have been busy to clean their properties. The landslides and floodings were triggered by heavy rain on July 4th, and Japan Meteorological Agency issued a heavy rain emergency warning, and two hundred thousand people were given out directives on the evacuation. According to the local government, at least 18 people died, 16 went into cardiopulmonary arrest, and 14 are still missing as of 4 pm on July 5th. ( The Yomiuri Shimbun via AP Images )

A photo shows flood-damaged town due to heavy rain in Kuma Village, Kumamoto Prefecture, western Japan, on July 5, 2020, one day after the disaster. Local residents including children have been busy to clean their properties. The landslides and floodings were triggered by heavy rain on July 4th, and Japan Meteorological Agency issued a heavy rain emergency warning, and two hundred thousand people were given out directives on the evacuation. According to the local government, at least 18 people died, 16 went into cardiopulmonary arrest, and 14 are still missing as of 4 pm on July 5th. ( The Yomiuri Shimbun via AP Images )

A photo shows flood-damaged town due to heavy rain in Kuma Village, Kumamoto Prefecture, western Japan, on July 5, 2020, one day after the disaster. Local residents including children have been busy to clean their properties. The landslides and floodings were triggered by heavy rain on July 4th, and Japan Meteorological Agency issued a heavy rain emergency warning, and two hundred thousand people were given out directives on the evacuation. According to the local government, at least 18 people died, 16 went into cardiopulmonary arrest, and 14 are still missing as of 4 pm on July 5th. ( The Yomiuri Shimbun via AP Images )

A photo shows flood-damaged town due to heavy rain in Kuma Village, Kumamoto Prefecture, western Japan, on July 5, 2020, one day after the disaster. Local residents including children have been busy to clean their properties. The landslides and floodings were triggered by heavy rain on July 4th, and Japan Meteorological Agency issued a heavy rain emergency warning, and two hundred thousand people were given out directives on the evacuation. According to the local government, at least 18 people died, 16 went into cardiopulmonary arrest, and 14 are still missing as of 4 pm on July 5th. ( The Yomiuri Shimbun via AP Images )

A photo shows flood-damaged town due to heavy rain in Kuma Village, Kumamoto Prefecture, western Japan, on July 5, 2020, one day after the disaster. Local residents including children have been busy to clean their properties. The landslides and floodings were triggered by heavy rain on July 4th, and Japan Meteorological Agency issued a heavy rain emergency warning, and two hundred thousand people were given out directives on the evacuation. According to the local government, at least 18 people died, 16 went into cardiopulmonary arrest, and 14 are still missing as of 4 pm on July 5th. ( The Yomiuri Shimbun via AP Images )

A photo shows flood-damaged town due to heavy rain in Kuma Village, Kumamoto Prefecture, western Japan, on July 5, 2020, one day after the disaster. Local residents including children have been busy to clean their properties. The landslides and floodings were triggered by heavy rain on July 4th, and Japan Meteorological Agency issued a heavy rain emergency warning, and two hundred thousand people were given out directives on the evacuation. According to the local government, at least 18 people died, 16 went into cardiopulmonary arrest, and 14 are still missing as of 4 pm on July 5th. ( The Yomiuri Shimbun via AP Images )

A photo shows flood-damaged town due to heavy rain in Kuma Village, Kumamoto Prefecture, western Japan, on July 5, 2020, one day after the disaster. Local residents including children have been busy to clean their properties. The landslides and floodings were triggered by heavy rain on July 4th, and Japan Meteorological Agency issued a heavy rain emergency warning, and two hundred thousand people were given out directives on the evacuation. According to the local government, at least 18 people died, 16 went into cardiopulmonary arrest, and 14 are still missing as of 4 pm on July 5th. ( The Yomiuri Shimbun via AP Images )

A photo shows flood-damaged town due to heavy rain in Hitoyoshi City, Kumamoto Prefecture, western Japan, on July 5, 2020, one day after the disaster. Local residents including children have been busy to clean their properties. The landslides and floodings were triggered by heavy rain on July 4th, and Japan Meteorological Agency issued a heavy rain emergency warning, and two hundred thousand people were given out directives on the evacuation. According to the local government, at least 18 people died, 16 went into cardiopulmonary arrest, and 14 are still missing as of 4 pm on July 5th. ( The Yomiuri Shimbun via AP Images )

A photo shows flood-damaged town due to heavy rain in Hitoyoshi City, Kumamoto Prefecture, western Japan, on July 5, 2020, one day after the disaster. Local residents including children have been busy to clean their properties. The landslides and floodings were triggered by heavy rain on July 4th, and Japan Meteorological Agency issued a heavy rain emergency warning, and two hundred thousand people were given out directives on the evacuation. According to the local government, at least 18 people died, 16 went into cardiopulmonary arrest, and 14 are still missing as of 4 pm on July 5th. ( The Yomiuri Shimbun via AP Images )

A photo shows flood-damaged town due to heavy rain in Hitoyoshi City, Kumamoto Prefecture, western Japan, on July 5, 2020, one day after the disaster. Local residents including children have been busy to clean their properties. The landslides and floodings were triggered by heavy rain on July 4th, and Japan Meteorological Agency issued a heavy rain emergency warning, and two hundred thousand people were given out directives on the evacuation. According to the local government, at least 18 people died, 16 went into cardiopulmonary arrest, and 14 are still missing as of 4 pm on July 5th. ( The Yomiuri Shimbun via AP Images )

A photo shows flood-damaged town due to heavy rain in Hitoyoshi City, Kumamoto Prefecture, western Japan, on July 5, 2020, one day after the disaster. Local residents including children have been busy to clean their properties. The landslides and floodings were triggered by heavy rain on July 4th, and Japan Meteorological Agency issued a heavy rain emergency warning, and two hundred thousand people were given out directives on the evacuation. According to the local government, at least 18 people died, 16 went into cardiopulmonary arrest, and 14 are still missing as of 4 pm on July 5th. ( The Yomiuri Shimbun via AP Images )

A photo shows flood-damaged town due to heavy rain in Hitoyoshi City, Kumamoto Prefecture, western Japan, on July 5, 2020, one day after the disaster. Local residents including children have been busy to clean their properties. The landslides and floodings were triggered by heavy rain on July 4th, and Japan Meteorological Agency issued a heavy rain emergency warning, and two hundred thousand people were given out directives on the evacuation. According to the local government, at least 18 people died, 16 went into cardiopulmonary arrest, and 14 are still missing as of 4 pm on July 5th. ( The Yomiuri Shimbun via AP Images )

A photo shows flood-damaged town due to heavy rain in Hitoyoshi City, Kumamoto Prefecture, western Japan, on July 5, 2020, one day after the disaster. Local residents including children have been busy to clean their properties. The landslides and floodings were triggered by heavy rain on July 4th, and Japan Meteorological Agency issued a heavy rain emergency warning, and two hundred thousand people were given out directives on the evacuation. According to the local government, at least 18 people died, 16 went into cardiopulmonary arrest, and 14 are still missing as of 4 pm on July 5th. ( The Yomiuri Shimbun via AP Images )

A photo shows flood-damaged town due to heavy rain in Hitoyoshi City, Kumamoto Prefecture, western Japan, on July 5, 2020, one day after the disaster. Local residents including children have been busy to clean their properties. The landslides and floodings were triggered by heavy rain on July 4th, and Japan Meteorological Agency issued a heavy rain emergency warning, and two hundred thousand people were given out directives on the evacuation. According to the local government, at least 18 people died, 16 went into cardiopulmonary arrest, and 14 are still missing as of 4 pm on July 5th. ( The Yomiuri Shimbun via AP Images )

A photo shows flood-damaged town due to heavy rain in Hitoyoshi City, Kumamoto Prefecture, western Japan, on July 5, 2020, one day after the disaster. Local residents including children have been busy to clean their properties. The landslides and floodings were triggered by heavy rain on July 4th, and Japan Meteorological Agency issued a heavy rain emergency warning, and two hundred thousand people were given out directives on the evacuation. According to the local government, at least 18 people died, 16 went into cardiopulmonary arrest, and 14 are still missing as of 4 pm on July 5th. ( The Yomiuri Shimbun via AP Images )

A photo shows flood-damaged town due to heavy rain in Hitoyoshi City, Kumamoto Prefecture, western Japan, on July 5, 2020, one day after the disaster. Local residents including children have been busy to clean their properties. The landslides and floodings were triggered by heavy rain on July 4th, and Japan Meteorological Agency issued a heavy rain emergency warning, and two hundred thousand people were given out directives on the evacuation. According to the local government, at least 18 people died, 16 went into cardiopulmonary arrest, and 14 are still missing as of 4 pm on July 5th. ( The Yomiuri Shimbun via AP Images )

A photo shows flood-damaged town due to heavy rain in Hitoyoshi City, Kumamoto Prefecture, western Japan, on July 5, 2020, one day after the disaster. Local residents including children have been busy to clean their properties. The landslides and floodings were triggered by heavy rain on July 4th, and Japan Meteorological Agency issued a heavy rain emergency warning, and two hundred thousand people were given out directives on the evacuation. According to the local government, at least 18 people died, 16 went into cardiopulmonary arrest, and 14 are still missing as of 4 pm on July 5th. ( The Yomiuri Shimbun via AP Images )

A photo shows flood-damaged town due to heavy rain in Hitoyoshi City, Kumamoto Prefecture, western Japan, on July 5, 2020, one day after the disaster. Local residents including children have been busy to clean their properties. The landslides and floodings were triggered by heavy rain on July 4th, and Japan Meteorological Agency issued a heavy rain emergency warning, and two hundred thousand people were given out directives on the evacuation. According to the local government, at least 18 people died, 16 went into cardiopulmonary arrest, and 14 are still missing as of 4 pm on July 5th. ( The Yomiuri Shimbun via AP Images )

A photo shows flood-damaged town due to heavy rain in Hitoyoshi City, Kumamoto Prefecture, western Japan, on July 5, 2020, one day after the disaster. Local residents including children have been busy to clean their properties. The landslides and floodings were triggered by heavy rain on July 4th, and Japan Meteorological Agency issued a heavy rain emergency warning, and two hundred thousand people were given out directives on the evacuation. According to the local government, at least 18 people died, 16 went into cardiopulmonary arrest, and 14 are still missing as of 4 pm on July 5th. ( The Yomiuri Shimbun via AP Images )

A photo shows flood-damaged town due to heavy rain in Hitoyoshi City, Kumamoto Prefecture, western Japan, on July 5, 2020, one day after the disaster. Local residents including children have been busy to clean their properties. The landslides and floodings were triggered by heavy rain on July 4th, and Japan Meteorological Agency issued a heavy rain emergency warning, and two hundred thousand people were given out directives on the evacuation. According to the local government, at least 18 people died, 16 went into cardiopulmonary arrest, and 14 are still missing as of 4 pm on July 5th. ( The Yomiuri Shimbun via AP Images )

A photo shows flood-damaged town due to heavy rain in Hitoyoshi City, Kumamoto Prefecture, western Japan, on July 5, 2020, one day after the disaster. Local residents including children have been busy to clean their properties. The landslides and floodings were triggered by heavy rain on July 4th, and Japan Meteorological Agency issued a heavy rain emergency warning, and two hundred thousand people were given out directives on the evacuation. According to the local government, at least 18 people died, 16 went into cardiopulmonary arrest, and 14 are still missing as of 4 pm on July 5th. ( The Yomiuri Shimbun via AP Images )

A photo shows flood-damaged town due to heavy rain in Hitoyoshi City, Kumamoto Prefecture, western Japan, on July 5, 2020, one day after the disaster. Local residents including children have been busy to clean their properties. The landslides and floodings were triggered by heavy rain on July 4th, and Japan Meteorological Agency issued a heavy rain emergency warning, and two hundred thousand people were given out directives on the evacuation. According to the local government, at least 18 people died, 16 went into cardiopulmonary arrest, and 14 are still missing as of 4 pm on July 5th. ( The Yomiuri Shimbun via AP Images )

A photo shows flood-damaged town due to heavy rain in Hitoyoshi City, Kumamoto Prefecture, western Japan, on July 5, 2020, one day after the disaster. Local residents including children have been busy to clean their properties. The landslides and floodings were triggered by heavy rain on July 4th, and Japan Meteorological Agency issued a heavy rain emergency warning, and two hundred thousand people were given out directives on the evacuation. According to the local government, at least 18 people died, 16 went into cardiopulmonary arrest, and 14 are still missing as of 4 pm on July 5th. ( The Yomiuri Shimbun via AP Images )

A photo shows flood-damaged town due to heavy rain in Hitoyoshi City, Kumamoto Prefecture, western Japan, on July 5, 2020, one day after the disaster. Local residents including children have been busy to clean their properties. The landslides and floodings were triggered by heavy rain on July 4th, and Japan Meteorological Agency issued a heavy rain emergency warning, and two hundred thousand people were given out directives on the evacuation. According to the local government, at least 18 people died, 16 went into cardiopulmonary arrest, and 14 are still missing as of 4 pm on July 5th. ( The Yomiuri Shimbun via AP Images )

A photo shows flood-damaged town due to heavy rain in Hitoyoshi City, Kumamoto Prefecture, western Japan, on July 5, 2020, one day after the disaster. Local residents including children have been busy to clean their properties. The landslides and floodings were triggered by heavy rain on July 4th, and Japan Meteorological Agency issued a heavy rain emergency warning, and two hundred thousand people were given out directives on the evacuation. According to the local government, at least 18 people died, 16 went into cardiopulmonary arrest, and 14 are still missing as of 4 pm on July 5th. ( The Yomiuri Shimbun via AP Images )

A photo shows flood-damaged town due to heavy rain in Hitoyoshi City, Kumamoto Prefecture, western Japan, on July 5, 2020, one day after the disaster. Local residents including children have been busy to clean their properties. The landslides and floodings were triggered by heavy rain on July 4th, and Japan Meteorological Agency issued a heavy rain emergency warning, and two hundred thousand people were given out directives on the evacuation. According to the local government, at least 18 people died, 16 went into cardiopulmonary arrest, and 14 are still missing as of 4 pm on July 5th. ( The Yomiuri Shimbun via AP Images )

A photo shows flood-damaged town due to heavy rain in Hitoyoshi City, Kumamoto Prefecture, western Japan, on July 5, 2020, one day after the disaster. Local residents including children have been busy to clean their properties. The landslides and floodings were triggered by heavy rain on July 4th, and Japan Meteorological Agency issued a heavy rain emergency warning, and two hundred thousand people were given out directives on the evacuation. According to the local government, at least 18 people died, 16 went into cardiopulmonary arrest, and 14 are still missing as of 4 pm on July 5th. ( The Yomiuri Shimbun via AP Images )

A photo shows flood-damaged town due to heavy rain in Hitoyoshi City, Kumamoto Prefecture, western Japan, on July 5, 2020, one day after the disaster. Local residents including children have been busy to clean their properties. The landslides and floodings were triggered by heavy rain on July 4th, and Japan Meteorological Agency issued a heavy rain emergency warning, and two hundred thousand people were given out directives on the evacuation. According to the local government, at least 18 people died, 16 went into cardiopulmonary arrest, and 14 are still missing as of 4 pm on July 5th. ( The Yomiuri Shimbun via AP Images )

A photo shows flood-damaged town due to heavy rain in Ashikita Town, Kumamoto Prefecture, western Japan, on July 5, 2020, one day after the disaster. Local residents including children have been busy to clean their properties. The landslides and floodings were triggered by heavy rain on July 4th, and Japan Meteorological Agency issued a heavy rain emergency warning, and two hundred thousand people were given out directives on the evacuation. According to the local government, at least 20 people died, 14 went into cardiopulmonary arrest, and 14 are still missing as of 5 pm on July 5th. ( The Yomiuri Shimbun via AP Images )

A photo shows flood-damaged town due to heavy rain in Ashikita Town, Kumamoto Prefecture, western Japan, on July 5, 2020, one day after the disaster. Local residents including children have been busy to clean their properties. The landslides and floodings were triggered by heavy rain on July 4th, and Japan Meteorological Agency issued a heavy rain emergency warning, and two hundred thousand people were given out directives on the evacuation. According to the local government, at least 20 people died, 14 went into cardiopulmonary arrest, and 14 are still missing as of 5 pm on July 5th. ( The Yomiuri Shimbun via AP Images )

A photo shows flood-damaged town due to heavy rain in Ashikita Town, Kumamoto Prefecture, western Japan, on July 5, 2020, one day after the disaster. Local residents including children have been busy to clean their properties. The landslides and floodings were triggered by heavy rain on July 4th, and Japan Meteorological Agency issued a heavy rain emergency warning, and two hundred thousand people were given out directives on the evacuation. According to the local government, at least 20 people died, 14 went into cardiopulmonary arrest, and 14 are still missing as of 5 pm on July 5th. ( The Yomiuri Shimbun via AP Images )

A photo shows flood-damaged town due to heavy rain in Ashikita Town, Kumamoto Prefecture, western Japan, on July 5, 2020, one day after the disaster. Local residents including children have been busy to clean their properties. The landslides and floodings were triggered by heavy rain on July 4th, and Japan Meteorological Agency issued a heavy rain emergency warning, and two hundred thousand people were given out directives on the evacuation. According to the local government, at least 20 people died, 14 went into cardiopulmonary arrest, and 14 are still missing as of 5 pm on July 5th. ( The Yomiuri Shimbun via AP Images )

A photo shows flood-damaged town due to heavy rain in Ashikita Town, Kumamoto Prefecture, western Japan, on July 5, 2020, one day after the disaster. Local residents including children have been busy to clean their properties. The landslides and floodings were triggered by heavy rain on July 4th, and Japan Meteorological Agency issued a heavy rain emergency warning, and two hundred thousand people were given out directives on the evacuation. According to the local government, at least 20 people died, 14 went into cardiopulmonary arrest, and 14 are still missing as of 5 pm on July 5th. ( The Yomiuri Shimbun via AP Images )

A photo shows flood-damaged town due to heavy rain in Ashikita Town, Kumamoto Prefecture, western Japan, on July 5, 2020, one day after the disaster. Local residents including children have been busy to clean their properties. The landslides and floodings were triggered by heavy rain on July 4th, and Japan Meteorological Agency issued a heavy rain emergency warning, and two hundred thousand people were given out directives on the evacuation. According to the local government, at least 20 people died, 14 went into cardiopulmonary arrest, and 14 are still missing as of 5 pm on July 5th. ( The Yomiuri Shimbun via AP Images )

A photo shows flood-damaged town due to heavy rain in Ashikita Town, Kumamoto Prefecture, western Japan, on July 5, 2020, one day after the disaster. Local residents including children have been busy to clean their properties. The landslides and floodings were triggered by heavy rain on July 4th, and Japan Meteorological Agency issued a heavy rain emergency warning, and two hundred thousand people were given out directives on the evacuation. According to the local government, at least 20 people died, 14 went into cardiopulmonary arrest, and 14 are still missing as of 5 pm on July 5th. ( The Yomiuri Shimbun via AP Images )

A photo shows flood-damaged town due to heavy rain in Ashikita Town, Kumamoto Prefecture, western Japan, on July 5, 2020, one day after the disaster. Local residents including children have been busy to clean their properties. The landslides and floodings were triggered by heavy rain on July 4th, and Japan Meteorological Agency issued a heavy rain emergency warning, and two hundred thousand people were given out directives on the evacuation. According to the local government, at least 20 people died, 14 went into cardiopulmonary arrest, and 14 are still missing as of 5 pm on July 5th. ( The Yomiuri Shimbun via AP Images )

A photo shows flood-damaged town due to heavy rain in Ashikita Town, Kumamoto Prefecture, western Japan, on July 5, 2020, one day after the disaster. Local residents including children have been busy to clean their properties. The landslides and floodings were triggered by heavy rain on July 4th, and Japan Meteorological Agency issued a heavy rain emergency warning, and two hundred thousand people were given out directives on the evacuation. According to the local government, at least 20 people died, 14 went into cardiopulmonary arrest, and 14 are still missing as of 5 pm on July 5th. ( The Yomiuri Shimbun via AP Images )

A photo shows flood-damaged town due to heavy rain in Ashikita Town, Kumamoto Prefecture, western Japan, on July 5, 2020, one day after the disaster. Local residents including children have been busy to clean their properties. The landslides and floodings were triggered by heavy rain on July 4th, and Japan Meteorological Agency issued a heavy rain emergency warning, and two hundred thousand people were given out directives on the evacuation. According to the local government, at least 20 people died, 14 went into cardiopulmonary arrest, and 14 are still missing as of 5 pm on July 5th. ( The Yomiuri Shimbun via AP Images )

A photo shows flood-damaged town due to heavy rain in Ashikita Town, Kumamoto Prefecture, western Japan, on July 5, 2020, one day after the disaster. Local residents including children have been busy to clean their properties. The landslides and floodings were triggered by heavy rain on July 4th, and Japan Meteorological Agency issued a heavy rain emergency warning, and two hundred thousand people were given out directives on the evacuation. According to the local government, at least 20 people died, 14 went into cardiopulmonary arrest, and 14 are still missing as of 5 pm on July 5th. ( The Yomiuri Shimbun via AP Images )

A photo shows flood-damaged town due to heavy rain in Hitoyoshi City, Kumamoto Prefecture, western Japan, on July 5, 2020, one day after the disaster. Local residents have been busy to clean the flood-damaged town. The landslide and flooding were triggered by a heavy rain on July 4th, and Japan Meteorological Agency issued a heavy rain emergency warning, and two hundred thousand people were given out directives on the evacuation. According to the local government, at least 20 people died, 17 went into cardiopulmonary arrest, and 1 are still missing as of 9 pm on July 5th. ( The Yomiuri Shimbun via AP Images )

A photo shows flood-damaged town due to heavy rain in Hitoyoshi City, Kumamoto Prefecture, western Japan, on July 5, 2020, one day after the disaster. Local residents have been busy to clean the flood-damaged town. The landslide and flooding were triggered by a heavy rain on July 4th, and Japan Meteorological Agency issued a heavy rain emergency warning, and two hundred thousand people were given out directives on the evacuation. According to the local government, at least 20 people died, 17 went into cardiopulmonary arrest, and 1 are still missing as of 9 pm on July 5th. ( The Yomiuri Shimbun via AP Images )

A photo shows flood-damaged town due to heavy rain in Hitoyoshi City, Kumamoto Prefecture, western Japan, on July 5, 2020, one day after the disaster. Local residents have been busy to clean the flood-damaged town. The landslide and flooding were triggered by a heavy rain on July 4th, and Japan Meteorological Agency issued a heavy rain emergency warning, and two hundred thousand people were given out directives on the evacuation. According to the local government, at least 20 people died, 17 went into cardiopulmonary arrest, and 1 are still missing as of 9 pm on July 5th. ( The Yomiuri Shimbun via AP Images )

An aerial photo shows collapsed iron bridge due to the flood of heavy rain in Kuma Village, Kumamoto Prefecture, western Japan, on July 5, 2020, one day after the disaster. Local residents have been busy to clean their properties. The landslides and floodings were triggered by heavy rain on July 4th, and Japan Meteorological Agency issued a heavy rain emergency warning, and two hundred thousand people were given out directives on the evacuation. According to the local government, at least 16 people died, 17 went into cardiopulmonary arrest, and 13 are still missing as of 1 pm on July 5th. ( The Yomiuri Shimbun via AP Images )

An aerial photo shows collapsed iron bridge due to the flood of heavy rain in Kuma Village, Kumamoto Prefecture, western Japan, on July 5, 2020, one day after the disaster. Local residents have been busy to clean their properties. The landslides and floodings were triggered by heavy rain on July 4th, and Japan Meteorological Agency issued a heavy rain emergency warning, and two hundred thousand people were given out directives on the evacuation. According to the local government, at least 16 people died, 17 went into cardiopulmonary arrest, and 13 are still missing as of 1 pm on July 5th. ( The Yomiuri Shimbun via AP Images )

A photo shows flood-damaged town due to heavy rain in Hitoyoshi City, Kumamoto Prefecture, western Japan, on July 5, 2020, one day after the disaster. Local residents have been busy to clean the flood-damaged town. The landslide and flooding were triggered by a heavy rain on July 4th, and Japan Meteorological Agency issued a heavy rain emergency warning, and two hundred thousand people were given out directives on the evacuation. According to the local government, at least 20 people died, 17 went into cardiopulmonary arrest, and 1 are still missing as of 9 pm on July 5th. ( The Yomiuri Shimbun via AP Images )

A photo shows flood-damaged town due to heavy rain in Hitoyoshi City, Kumamoto Prefecture, western Japan, on July 5, 2020, one day after the disaster. Local residents have been busy to clean the flood-damaged town. The landslide and flooding were triggered by a heavy rain on July 4th, and Japan Meteorological Agency issued a heavy rain emergency warning, and two hundred thousand people were given out directives on the evacuation. According to the local government, at least 20 people died, 17 went into cardiopulmonary arrest, and 1 are still missing as of 9 pm on July 5th. ( The Yomiuri Shimbun via AP Images )

A photo shows flood-damaged town due to heavy rain in Kuma Village, Kumamoto Prefecture, western Japan, on July 5, 2020, one day after the disaster. Local residents including children have been busy to clean their properties, and Police officers have continued to conduct a search operation. The landslides and floodings were triggered by heavy rain on July 4th, and Japan Meteorological Agency issued a heavy rain emergency warning, and two hundred thousand people were given out directives on the evacuation. According to the local government, at least 20 people died, 14 went into cardiopulmonary arrest, and 14 are still missing as of 5 pm on July 5th. ( The Yomiuri Shimbun via AP Images )

A photo shows flood-damaged town due to heavy rain in Kuma Village, Kumamoto Prefecture, western Japan, on July 5, 2020, one day after the disaster. Local residents including children have been busy to clean their properties, and Police officers have continued to conduct a search operation. The landslides and floodings were triggered by heavy rain on July 4th, and Japan Meteorological Agency issued a heavy rain emergency warning, and two hundred thousand people were given out directives on the evacuation. According to the local government, at least 20 people died, 14 went into cardiopulmonary arrest, and 14 are still missing as of 5 pm on July 5th. ( The Yomiuri Shimbun via AP Images )

A photo shows flood-damaged town due to heavy rain in Kuma Village, Kumamoto Prefecture, western Japan, on July 5, 2020, one day after the disaster. Local residents including children have been busy to clean their properties, and Police officers have continued to conduct a search operation. The landslides and floodings were triggered by heavy rain on July 4th, and Japan Meteorological Agency issued a heavy rain emergency warning, and two hundred thousand people were given out directives on the evacuation. According to the local government, at least 20 people died, 14 went into cardiopulmonary arrest, and 14 are still missing as of 5 pm on July 5th. ( The Yomiuri Shimbun via AP Images )

A photo shows flood-damaged town due to heavy rain in Kuma Village, Kumamoto Prefecture, western Japan, on July 5, 2020, one day after the disaster. Local residents including children have been busy to clean their properties, and Police officers have continued to conduct a search operation. The landslides and floodings were triggered by heavy rain on July 4th, and Japan Meteorological Agency issued a heavy rain emergency warning, and two hundred thousand people were given out directives on the evacuation. According to the local government, at least 20 people died, 14 went into cardiopulmonary arrest, and 14 are still missing as of 5 pm on July 5th. ( The Yomiuri Shimbun via AP Images )

Members of Japan Self-Defense Forces carry an elderly woman after she was evacuated by a military helicopter from a disaster area following heavy rain in Kumamoto prefecture, on July 5, 2020. - Two people died and 16 others were feared dead, local media said after torrential rain in western Japan triggered massive floods and mudslides. (Photo by STR / JIJI PRESS / AFP) / Japan OUT

Members of Japan Self-Defense Forces help an elderly couple after they were evacuated by a military helicopter from a disaster area following heavy rain in Kumamoto prefecture, on July 5, 2020. - Two people died and 16 others were feared dead, local media said after torrential rain in western Japan triggered massive floods and mudslides. (Photo by STR / JIJI PRESS / AFP) / Japan OUT

Residents from flood-affected areas queue to receive food supplies at a shelter in Hitoyoshi, Kumamoto prefecture, on July 5, 2020. - Two people died and 16 others were feared dead, local media said after torrential rain in western Japan triggered massive floods and mudslides. (Photo by STR / JIJI PRESS / AFP) / Japan OUT

A shelter is installed for residents from flood-affected areas with space to maintain social distance at a gymnasium in Hitoyoshi, Kumamoto prefecture, on July 5, 2020. - Two people died and 16 others were feared dead, local media said after torrential rain in western Japan triggered massive floods and mudslides. (Photo by STR / JIJI PRESS / AFP) / Japan OUT

Residents are evacuated from flood-affected area by rubber boats in Kuma village, Kumamoto prefecture, on July 5, 2020. - At least 16 people are dead after torrential rain in Japan triggered massive floods and mudslides, local media said, as rescue workers sift through debris in search of a dozen missing. (Photo by STR / JIJI PRESS / AFP) / Japan OUT

Residents are evacuated from flood-affected area by rubber boats in Kuma village, Kumamoto prefecture, on July 5, 2020. - At least 16 people are dead after torrential rain in Japan triggered massive floods and mudslides, local media said, as rescue workers sift through debris in search of a dozen missing. (Photo by STR / JIJI PRESS / AFP) / Japan OUT

Residents move a tatami mat as they clean their house in flood-affected Kuma village, Kumamoto prefecture, on July 5, 2020. - At least 16 people are dead after torrential rain in Japan triggered massive floods and mudslides, local media said, as rescue workers sift through debris in search of a dozen missing. (Photo by STR / JIJI PRESS / AFP) / Japan OUT

Residents clean-up their home damaged by flooding due to torrential rain in Hitoyoshi, Kumamoto prefecture on July 5, 2020. - The floods in Kumamoto region on the southwestern island of Kyushu have destroyed houses, swept away vehicles and caused bridges to collapse, leaving many towns submerged and communities cut off. (Photo by STR / JIJI PRESS / AFP) / Japan OUT

A woman stands in a house damaged by flooding due to torrential rain in Hitoyoshi, Kumamoto prefecture on July 5, 2020. - The floods in Kumamoto region on the southwestern island of Kyushu have destroyed houses, swept away vehicles and caused bridges to collapse, leaving many towns submerged and communities cut off. (Photo by STR / JIJI PRESS / AFP) / Japan OUT

A building structure washed away by flooding due to torrential rain is seen on a street in Hitoyoshi, Kumamoto prefecture on July 5, 2020. - The floods in Kumamoto region on the southwestern island of Kyushu have destroyed houses, swept away vehicles and caused bridges to collapse, leaving many towns submerged and communities cut off. (Photo by STR / JIJI PRESS / AFP) / Japan OUT

This picture shows a house damaged by flooding due to torrential rain in Hitoyoshi, Kumamoto prefecture on July 5, 2020. - The floods in Kumamoto region on the southwestern island of Kyushu have destroyed houses, swept away vehicles and caused bridges to collapse, leaving many towns submerged and communities cut off. (Photo by STR / JIJI PRESS / AFP) / Japan OUT

Men work in a building damaged by flooding due to torrential rain in Hitoyoshi, Kumamoto prefecture on July 5, 2020. - The floods in Kumamoto region on the southwestern island of Kyushu have destroyed houses, swept away vehicles and caused bridges to collapse, leaving many towns submerged and communities cut off. (Photo by STR / JIJI PRESS / AFP) / Japan OUT

Picture shows a street covered by Debris in a flood-affected area following torrential rain in Hitoyoshi, Kumamoto prefecture, on July 5, 2020. - About 34 people are either confirmed or feared dead -- including 14 at a nursing home -- after torrential rain in Japan triggered massive floods and mudslides, authorities said. (Photo by STR / JIJI PRESS / AFP) / Japan OUT

Local residents clean debris and mud in a flood-affected area following torrential rain in Hitoyoshi, Kumamoto prefecture, on July 5, 2020. - About 34 people are either confirmed or feared dead -- including 14 at a nursing home -- after torrential rain in Japan triggered massive floods and mudslides, authorities said. (Photo by STR / JIJI PRESS / AFP) / Japan OUT

A street is covered by debris and mud in a flooded affected area following torrential rain in Ashikita, Kumamoto prefecture on July 6, 2020. - At least 36 people are either confirmed or feared dead after record rains lashed areas of western Japan, causing rivers to break banks and flooding low-lying regions. (Photo by STR / JIJI PRESS / AFP) / Japan OUT

A damaged road is seen in a flooded affected area following torrential rain in Ashikita, Kumamoto prefecture on July 6, 2020. - At least 36 people are either confirmed or feared dead after record rains lashed areas of western Japan, causing rivers to break banks and flooding low-lying regions. (Photo by STR / JIJI PRESS / AFP) / Japan OUT

Local residents take shelter at an evacuation centre with space to maintain social distance at a gymnasium in Ashikita, Kumamoto prefecture, on July 6, 2020. - At least 36 people are either confirmed or feared dead after record rains lashed areas of western Japan, causing rivers to break banks and flooding low-lying regions. (Photo by STR / JIJI PRESS / AFP) / Japan OUT

Local residents take shelter at an evacuation centre with space to maintain social distance in Yatsushiro city general gymnasium, Kumamoto prefecture, on July 6, 2020. - At least 36 people are either confirmed or feared dead after record rains lashed areas of western Japan, causing rivers to break banks and flooding low-lying regions. (Photo by STR / JIJI PRESS / AFP) / Japan OUT

A road is destroyed following torrential rain near the Kuma river in Ashikita, Kumamoto prefecture, on July 6, 2020. - At least 37 people are feared dead after record rains lashed areas of western Japan, causing rivers to break banks and flooding low-lying regions. (Photo by STR / JIJI PRESS / AFP) / Japan OUT

Rescue workers search for missing people at a landslide site caused by heavy rain in Tsunagi, Kumamoto prefecture on July 6, 2020. - Torrential rain hampered the efforts of tens of thousands of rescue workers in southwestern Japan as they hunted for survivors from deadly floods and landslides, with more downpours forecast. (Photo by STR / JIJI PRESS / AFP) / Japan OUT

Debris cover the ground at a landslide site caused by heavy rain in Ashikita, Kumamoto prefecture on July 6, 2020. - Torrential rain hampered the efforts of tens of thousands of rescue workers in southwestern Japan as they hunted for survivors from deadly floods and landslides, with more downpours forecast. (Photo by STR / JIJI PRESS / AFP) / Japan OUT

This picture shows Senjuen nursing home in Kuma, Kumamoto prefecture on July 7, 2020, where 14 people confirmed dead after water from a nearby river inundated the ground floor, leaving those in wheelchairs unable to reach higher ground. - Emergency services in western Japan were "racing against time" on July 7 to rescue people stranded by devastating floods and landslides, with at least 50 feared dead and more torrential rain forecast. (Photo by STR / JIJI PRESS / AFP) / Japan OUT

Flood affected residents from an isolated village disembark a Japan Self Defense Force helicopter in Hitoyoshi, Kumamoto prefecture on July 7, 2020. - Emergency services in western Japan were "racing against time" on July 7 to rescue people stranded by devastating floods and landslides, with at least 50 feared dead and more torrential rain forecast. (Photo by STR / JIJI PRESS / AFP) / Japan OUT

Debris are seen along a railway following a torrential rain in Kuma, Kumamoto prefecture on July 7, 2020. - Emergency services in western Japan were "racing against time" on July 7 to rescue people stranded by devastating floods and landslides, with at least 50 feared dead and more torrential rain forecast. (Photo by STR / JIJI PRESS / AFP) / Japan OUT

A bridge is seen collapsed over Kuma river after it was overflowed due to torrential rain in Yatsushiro, Kumamoto prefecture on July 7, 2020. - Emergency services in western Japan were "racing against time" on July 7 to rescue people stranded by devastating floods and landslides, with at least 50 feared dead and more torrential rain forecast. (Photo by STR / JIJI PRESS / AFP) / Japan OUT

Debris cover a road at a residential area hit by torrentiual rain in Kuma village, Kumamoto prefecture on July 7, 2020. - Emergency services in western Japan were "racing against time" on July 7 to rescue people stranded by devastating floods and landslides, with at least 50 feared dead and more torrential rain forecast. (Photo by STR / JIJI PRESS / AFP) / Japan OUT

Police officer walk at a residential area hit by torrentiual rain in Kuma village, Kumamoto prefecture on July 7, 2020. - Emergency services in western Japan were "racing against time" on July 7 to rescue people stranded by devastating floods and landslides, with at least 50 feared dead and more torrential rain forecast. (Photo by STR / JIJI PRESS / AFP) / Japan OUT

TOPSHOT - A man looks at the overflowing kuma river caused by heavy rain in Yatsushiro, Kumamoto prefecture on July 4, 2020. - Some 75,000 people were ordered to evacuate in western Japan on July 4 as record heavy rain triggered floods and landslides, local media and officials said. The nation's weather agency issued the highest level of heavy rain warnings to Kumamoto and Kagoshima on Kyushu island. (Photo by STR / JIJI PRESS / AFP) / Japan OUT

TOPSHOT - Fire fighters carry a person covered by a blue sheet at the site of a landslide caused by heavy rain in Ashikita, Kumamoto prefecture on July 4, 2020. - Fourteen people were feared dead at a nursing home in western Japan on July 4 as record rainfall triggered massive floods and landslides, forcing authorities to issue evacuation advisories for more than 200,000 residents. (Photo by STR / JIJI PRESS / AFP) / Japan OUT

TOPSHOT - Japan Self-Defense Forces and police officers handle an inflatable boat to join rescue operations at a nursing home following heavy rain in Kuma village, Kumamoto prefecture, on July 5, 2020. - Two people died and 16 others were feared dead, local media said after torrential rain in western Japan triggered massive floods and mudslides. (Photo by STR / JIJI PRESS / AFP) / Japan OUT

The Kuma River rises with heavy rain in Yatsushiro City, Kumamoto Prefecture, western Japan, on July 4, 2020. In Hitoyoshi City, the river water overflowed, and even the windshields of automobiles were flooded. Kumamoto Prefecture canceled the scheduled release to the Kuma River at the Ichifusa Dam in Mizukami Village because the rain has passed its peak and the inflow of water to the dam will decrease. ( The Yomiuri Shimbun via AP Images )

The Kuma River rises with heavy rain in Yatsushiro City, Kumamoto Prefecture, western Japan, on July 4, 2020. In Hitoyoshi City, the river water overflowed, and even the windshields of automobiles were flooded. Kumamoto Prefecture canceled the scheduled release to the Kuma River at the Ichifusa Dam in Mizukami Village because the rain has passed its peak and the inflow of water to the dam will decrease. ( The Yomiuri Shimbun via AP Images )

The Kuma River rises with heavy rain in Yatsushiro City, Kumamoto Prefecture, western Japan, on July 4, 2020. In Hitoyoshi City, the river water overflowed, and even the windshields of automobiles were flooded. Kumamoto Prefecture canceled the scheduled release to the Kuma River at the Ichifusa Dam in Mizukami Village because the rain has passed its peak and the inflow of water to the dam will decrease. ( The Yomiuri Shimbun via AP Images )

The Kuma River rises with heavy rain in Yatsushiro City, Kumamoto Prefecture, western Japan, on July 4, 2020. In Hitoyoshi City, the river water overflowed, and even the windshields of automobiles were flooded. Kumamoto Prefecture canceled the scheduled release to the Kuma River at the Ichifusa Dam in Mizukami Village because the rain has passed its peak and the inflow of water to the dam will decrease. ( The Yomiuri Shimbun via AP Images )

The Kuma River rises with heavy rain in Yatsushiro City, Kumamoto Prefecture, western Japan, on July 4, 2020. In Hitoyoshi City, the river water overflowed, and even the windshields of automobiles were flooded. Kumamoto Prefecture canceled the scheduled release to the Kuma River at the Ichifusa Dam in Mizukami Village because the rain has passed its peak and the inflow of water to the dam will decrease. ( The Yomiuri Shimbun via AP Images )

The Kuma River rises with heavy rain in Yatsushiro City, Kumamoto Prefecture, western Japan, on July 4, 2020. In Hitoyoshi City, the river water overflowed, and even the windshields of automobiles were flooded. Kumamoto Prefecture canceled the scheduled release to the Kuma River at the Ichifusa Dam in Mizukami Village because the rain has passed its peak and the inflow of water to the dam will decrease. ( The Yomiuri Shimbun via AP Images )

The Kuma River rises with heavy rain in Yatsushiro City, Kumamoto Prefecture, western Japan, on July 4, 2020. In Hitoyoshi City, the river water overflowed, and even the windshields of automobiles were flooded. Kumamoto Prefecture canceled the scheduled release to the Kuma River at the Ichifusa Dam in Mizukami Village because the rain has passed its peak and the inflow of water to the dam will decrease. ( The Yomiuri Shimbun via AP Images )

The Kuma River rises with heavy rain in Yatsushiro City, Kumamoto Prefecture, western Japan, on July 4, 2020. In Hitoyoshi City, the river water overflowed, and even the windshields of automobiles were flooded. Kumamoto Prefecture canceled the scheduled release to the Kuma River at the Ichifusa Dam in Mizukami Village because the rain has passed its peak and the inflow of water to the dam will decrease. ( The Yomiuri Shimbun via AP Images )

The Kuma River rises with heavy rain in Yatsushiro City, Kumamoto Prefecture, western Japan, on July 4, 2020. In Hitoyoshi City, the river water overflowed, and even the windshields of automobiles were flooded. Kumamoto Prefecture canceled the scheduled release to the Kuma River at the Ichifusa Dam in Mizukami Village because the rain has passed its peak and the inflow of water to the dam will decrease. ( The Yomiuri Shimbun via AP Images )

A photo shows flooding of water from the mountain in Uwajima city, Ehime prefecture on July 4, 2020. The Japan Meteorological Agency has issued warnings about heavy rains throughout the country. ( The Yomiuri Shimbun via AP Images )

The National road No. 56 becomes single lane due to flooding of water from the mountain in Uwajima city, Ehime prefecture on July 4, 2020. The Japan Meteorological Agency has issued warnings about heavy rains throughout the country. ( The Yomiuri Shimbun via AP Images )

The National road No. 56 becomes single lane due to flooding of water from the mountain in Uwajima city, Ehime prefecture on July 4, 2020. The Japan Meteorological Agency has issued warnings about heavy rains throughout the country. ( The Yomiuri Shimbun via AP Images )

A photo shows flooding of water from the mountain in Uwajima city, Ehime prefecture on July 4, 2020. The Japan Meteorological Agency has issued warnings about heavy rains throughout the country. ( The Yomiuri Shimbun via AP Images )

Local residents evacuate due to heavy rain at Yoshida Community Center in Uwajima City, Ehime Prefecture, western Japan, on July 4, 2020. The Japan Meteorological Agency has issued warnings about heavy rains throughout the country. ( The Yomiuri Shimbun via AP Images )

Local residents evacuate due to heavy rain at Yoshida Community Center in Uwajima City, Ehime Prefecture, western Japan, on July 4, 2020. The Japan Meteorological Agency has issued warnings about heavy rains throughout the country. ( The Yomiuri Shimbun via AP Images )

Local residents evacuate due to heavy rain at Yoshida Community Center in Uwajima City, Ehime Prefecture, western Japan, on July 4, 2020. The Japan Meteorological Agency has issued warnings about heavy rains throughout the country. ( The Yomiuri Shimbun via AP Images )

An evacuation cite suffers damage from a flood due to heavy rain at Yoshida Community Center in Uwajima City, Ehime Prefecture, western Japan, on July 4, 2020. The Japan Meteorological Agency has issued warnings about heavy rains throughout the country. ( The Yomiuri Shimbun via AP Images )

A schoolyard of an elementary school is flooded due to heavy rain in Uwajima City, Ehime Prefecture, western Japan, on July 4, 2020. The Japan Meteorological Agency has issued warnings about heavy rains throughout the country. ( The Yomiuri Shimbun via AP Images )

An evacuation site suffers damage from a flood due to heavy rain at Yoshida Community Center in Uwajima City, Ehime Prefecture, western Japan, on July 4, 2020. The Japan Meteorological Agency has issued warnings about heavy rains throughout the country. ( The Yomiuri Shimbun via AP Images )

The Kuma River rises with heavy rain in Yatsushiro City, Kumamoto Prefecture, western Japan, on July 4, 2020. Some rivers overflowed, and the landslides have caused damages in Kumamoto Prefecture. The Japan Meteorological Agency has issued warnings about heavy rain in western Japan. ( The Yomiuri Shimbun via AP Images )

The Kuma River rises with heavy rain in Yatsushiro City, Kumamoto Prefecture, western Japan, on July 4, 2020. Some rivers overflowed, and the landslides have caused damages in Kumamoto Prefecture. The Japan Meteorological Agency has issued warnings about heavy rain in western Japan. ( The Yomiuri Shimbun via AP Images )