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At least 40 people were killed, and, as of 22 August, about 50 people are missing or unaccounted for. One of the dead was a rescue worker killed after the hillside collapsed a second time.<ref name=bbc/> Two children, aged 2 and 11, were killed in a mudslide in [[Asaminami-ku, Hiroshima|Asaminami-ku]] around 3:20am.<ref name=JT/>
At least 40 people were killed, and, as of 22 August, about 50 people are missing or unaccounted for. One of the dead was a rescue worker killed after the hillside collapsed a second time.<ref name=bbc/> Two children, aged 2 and 11, were killed in a mudslide in [[Asaminami-ku, Hiroshima|Asaminami-ku]] around 3:20am.<ref name=JT/>
The number of casualties could increase up to 100, as more victims are as yet unaccounted for. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-28879401|title=Japan landslide: Death toll rises to 39 in Hiroshima|publisher=BBC News|date=22 August 2014|accessdate=22 August 2014}}</ref>
The number of casualties could increase up to 100, as more victims are as yet unaccounted for. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-28879401|title=Japan landslide: Death toll rises to 39 in Hiroshima|publisher=BBC News|date=22 August 2014|accessdate=22 August 2014}}</ref>
Amount of missing persons was reported to be 52 at the morning of 22th August, but at afternoon number was revised to 47 <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.asahi.com/articles/ASG8Q52HFG8QPTIL01B.html|title=広島土砂災害の死者４１人に　不明４７人、捜索は難航|publisher=''[[Asahi Shimbun]]''|date=23 August 2014|accessdate=22 August 2014}}</ref>, then at morning of 23th to 46.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.tbs.co.jp/newseye/tbs_newseye2281109.html|title=広島豪雨災害、４１人死亡４６人不明|publisher=Tokyo Broadcasting System Television|date=23 August 2014|accessdate=23 August 2014}}</ref>
Amount of missing persons was reported to be 52 at the morning of 22nd August, but at afternoon number was revised to 47 <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.asahi.com/articles/ASG8Q52HFG8QPTIL01B.html|title=広島土砂災害の死者４１人に　不明４７人、捜索は難航|publisher=''[[Asahi Shimbun]]''|date=23 August 2014|accessdate=22 August 2014}}</ref>, then at morning of 23rd to 46.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.tbs.co.jp/newseye/tbs_newseye2281109.html|title=広島豪雨災害、４１人死亡４６人不明|publisher=Tokyo Broadcasting System Television|date=23 August 2014|accessdate=23 August 2014}}</ref>
There is also possibility that five unidentified bodies are counted as missing persons.
There is also possibility that five unidentified bodies are counted as missing persons.
Burials for two of the youngest victims - eleven years old and two years old - <ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.tbs.co.jp/newseye/tbs_newseye2281109.html|title=広島豪雨災害、４１人死亡４６人不明|publisher=Tokyo Broadcasting System Television|date=23 August 2014|accessdate=23 August 2014}}</ref> and the firefighter<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news24.jp/articles/2014/08/23/04257721.html|title=消防隊員の告別式営まれる　広島土砂災害|publisher=Nippon News Network|date=23 August 2014|accessdate=23 August 2014}}</ref>were conducted at 22th of August.
Burials for two of the youngest victims - eleven years old and two years old - <ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.tbs.co.jp/newseye/tbs_newseye2281109.html|title=広島豪雨災害、４１人死亡４６人不明|publisher=Tokyo Broadcasting System Television|date=23 August 2014|accessdate=23 August 2014}}</ref> and the firefighter<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news24.jp/articles/2014/08/23/04257721.html|title=消防隊員の告別式営まれる　広島土砂災害|publisher=Nippon News Network|date=23 August 2014|accessdate=23 August 2014}}</ref>were conducted at 22nd of August.


==Rescue efforts==
==Rescue efforts==

Revision as of 23:45, 22 August 2014

34°29′12″N 132°29′33″E / 34.48667°N 132.492553°E / 34.48667; 132.492553

2014 Hiroshima landslides
Date20 August 2014 (2014-08-20)
LocationHiroshima Prefecture, Japan
CauseLandslide due to heavy rain
Deaths41[1][2]
Non-fatal injuries66[3]
Missing46[4]

On 20 August 2014, the Hiroshima Prefecture in Japan was struck by a series of landslides following heavy rain. At least 40 people were reported killed along with at least 50 missing or unaccounted for. The dead included three boys ages two, three and eleven according to the police.[5][6]

Cause

Following torrential rain in which a month's worth fell in a single day, several landslides were triggered near a mountain beside the city of Hiroshima.[5] Asakita-ku was the hardest-hit ward, receiving 217.5 millimetres (8.56 in) of rain from 1:30am to 4:30am. Two landslides occurred in the ward between 4am and 6am. Hiroshima issued an evacuation advisory at 4:15am; Mayor Kazumi Matsui confessed regret over the late issuance and recommended that the city study the incident to improve the process.[7]

Casualties

At least 40 people were killed, and, as of 22 August, about 50 people are missing or unaccounted for. One of the dead was a rescue worker killed after the hillside collapsed a second time.[5] Two children, aged 2 and 11, were killed in a mudslide in Asaminami-ku around 3:20am.[7] The number of casualties could increase up to 100, as more victims are as yet unaccounted for. [8] Amount of missing persons was reported to be 52 at the morning of 22nd August, but at afternoon number was revised to 47 [9], then at morning of 23rd to 46.[10] There is also possibility that five unidentified bodies are counted as missing persons. Burials for two of the youngest victims - eleven years old and two years old - [11] and the firefighter[12]were conducted at 22nd of August.

Rescue efforts

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe directed that the military deploy hundreds of personnel to assist the local rescue teams.[5] NPO Peace Winds Japan also sent staff. [13]

References

  1. ^ "広島土砂災害の死者４１人に　不明４７人、捜索は難航". Asahi Shimbun. 23 August 2014. Retrieved 22 August 2014. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  2. ^ "広島土砂災害:市が水防計画守らず　市長「検証が必要」". MAINICHI NEWSPAPERS. 23 August 2014. Retrieved 22 August 2014.
  3. ^ "広島災害、死者４０人不明４７人". Saga Shimbun. 22 August 2014. Retrieved 22 August 2014.
  4. ^ "広島豪雨災害、４１人死亡４６人不明". Tokyo Broadcasting System Television. 23 August 2014. Retrieved 23 August 2014.
  5. ^ a b c d "Japan landslides kill 32 in Hiroshima prefecture". BBC News. 20 August 2014. Retrieved 20 August 2014.
  6. ^ Hanai, Toru (20 August 2014). "Landslides hit Japan's Hiroshima, killing at least 36". Reuters. Retrieved 21 August 2014.
  7. ^ a b "Hiroshima slide alert said tardy; toll hits 39 as search for missing seven continues". The Japan Times. 21 August 2014. Retrieved 21 August 2014. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  8. ^ "Japan landslide: Death toll rises to 39 in Hiroshima". BBC News. 22 August 2014. Retrieved 22 August 2014.
  9. ^ "広島土砂災害の死者４１人に　不明４７人、捜索は難航". Asahi Shimbun. 23 August 2014. Retrieved 22 August 2014. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  10. ^ "広島豪雨災害、４１人死亡４６人不明". Tokyo Broadcasting System Television. 23 August 2014. Retrieved 23 August 2014.
  11. ^ "広島豪雨災害、４１人死亡４６人不明". Tokyo Broadcasting System Television. 23 August 2014. Retrieved 23 August 2014.
  12. ^ "消防隊員の告別式営まれる　広島土砂災害". Nippon News Network. 23 August 2014. Retrieved 23 August 2014.
  13. ^ "広島の土砂災害に「災害救助犬」－神石高原町のNPOが派遣　／広島". Yahoo Japan Corporation. 21 August 2014. Retrieved 22 August 2014.
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