Japan: 80 people still unaccounted in Atami mudslides

Tokyo [Japan]- Japan is facing one of the deadliest mudslides in a resort city of central Japan and there are still 80 persons who are missing.

As per the Mayor of the city of Atami, 80 people remain unaccounted for this weekend's mudslides, and rescue crews are expanding the search for survivors, reported NHK World. Officials in Shizuoka Prefecture said that the torrent of mud washed away at least 130 homes and buildings in the city of Atami on Saturday.

Twenty-two people trapped by the deluge were rescued over the weekend. Three have been confirmed dead, reported... Read More