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china news service, september 25, according to comprehensive japanese media reports, as of the afternoon of september 24 local time, heavy rains in noto area of ​​ishikawa prefecture, japan have caused 8 deaths and many people are missing or in unknown circumstances.

according to reports, ishikawa prefecture said that the heavy rain caused two people to go missing and five people could not be contacted and their situation was unknown. the search and rescue operation is still ongoing.

japan's "daily news" also pointed out that as of the 24th, there were still more than 600 people taking refuge in shelters in the county.

according to previous reports, heavy rains hit the noto area of ​​ishikawa prefecture on the 21st, causing river flooding and landslides in many places. the japan meteorological agency said that this heavy rain was a major disaster that occurred once in decades in the area, and a special heavy rain alert had been issued to wajima city, suzu city and noto town.