Rain has never been seen in Japan, hundreds of thousands of people evacuated

People in western and central Japan have to evacuate when heavy rain comes down, causing flooding, landslides and causing at least two people to die.

The Japan Meteorological Agency said the country is suffering from "historic" rainfall and the warning of heavy rain continues in many areas until July 8, according to Reuters. Until this morning, part of the Honshu coup had double the amount of rainfall in July.

Kamo River water in the ancient capital of Kyoto is muddy after heavy rains on July 5.(Photo: Reuters).

Heavy rain caused street flooding in Kyoto.(Photo: Kyodo News).

NHK said at least two people were killed and some were missing because of the flood. According to the Fire and Disaster Management Agency, dozens of people were injured, including four seriously injured. Some people were buried in landslides on July 6 and rescuers were trying to get them out.

"The situation is extremely dangerous," a Kochi resident wrote on Twitter. Kochi is a city on Shikoku Island, which is suffering from intense rain.

About 168,000 people were ordered to evacuate due to the risk of landslides and floods. 1.2 million others are advised to leave home this morning. In the ancient capital of Kyoto, the government closed some bridges and coastal roads when the water in the rivers kept rising.

The Japanese Self-Defense Forces sent 180 staff and 50 vehicles to Kyoto. The government also stopped all trains in the western and central regions.

In addition to heavy rain, Japan must prepare to cope with a level 4 storm Maria can directly land in southwestern Okinawa islands early next week.