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==Rescue efforts==
==Rescue efforts==
Japanese Prime Minister [[Shinzo Abe]] directed the military to deploy hundreds of personnel to assist the local rescue teams.<ref name=bbc/> [[Japanese Red Cross]]<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/local/okayama/news/20140824-OYTNT50236.html | title = ＜広島土砂災害＞日赤県支部が救護班派遣 | publisher = Yomiuri online | date = 25 August 2014|accessdate=25 August 2014}}</ref> and the NPO Peace Winds Japan<ref>{{cite web|url= http://headlines.yahoo.co.jp/hl?a=20140821-00000058-minkei-l34 |title = 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|publisher = Yahoo | place = [[Japan |JP]] |date=21 August 2014 | accessdate=22 August 2014}}</ref> also sent staff, and an estimated 1,300 people have volunteered. Disaster Volunteer of Hiroshima City decided to discontinue activities on 24 August.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://news.tbs.co.jp/newseye/tbs_newseye2281922.html | title=広島土砂災害の死者５０人に、捜索活動再開 | publisher = Tokyo Broadcasting System|date = 24 August 2014|accessdate=24 August 2014}}</ref>
Japanese Prime Minister [[Shinzo Abe]] directed the military to deploy hundreds of personnel to assist the local rescue teams.<ref name=bbc/> [[Japanese Red Cross]]<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/local/okayama/news/20140824-OYTNT50236.html | title = ＜広島土砂災害＞日赤県支部が救護班派遣 | publisher = Yomiuri online | date = 25 August 2014|accessdate=25 August 2014}}</ref> and the NPO Peace Winds Japan<ref>{{cite web|url= http://headlines.yahoo.co.jp/hl?a=20140821-00000058-minkei-l34 |title = 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|publisher = Yahoo | place = [[Japan |JP]] |date=21 August 2014 | accessdate=22 August 2014}}</ref> also sent staff, and an estimated 1,300 people have volunteered. Disaster Volunteer of Hiroshima City decided to discontinue activities on 24 August.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://news.tbs.co.jp/newseye/tbs_newseye2281922.html | title=広島土砂災害の死者５０人に、捜索活動再開 | publisher = Tokyo Broadcasting System|date = 24 August 2014|accessdate=24 August 2014}}</ref>


An estimated 2,400<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www3.nhk.or.jp/news/html/20140903/k10014320661000.html |title = 土砂災害から２週間 雨に注意し捜索 |publisher=NHK|date=3 September 2014 |accessdate=3 September 2014}}</ref>–3,600<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.chugoku-np.co.jp/local/news/article.php?comment_id=82473&comment_sub_id=0&category_id=256&index_flg=1&pl=6827292693 | title = 捜索阻む降雨・土砂　広島土砂災害、死者５０人・不明３８人 | work =The Chugoku Shimbun| date = 25 August 2014|accessdate=24 August 2014}}</ref> rescuers consisting of firefighters, police and members of the [[Japan Self-Defense Forces |Self-Defense Force]] took part in searching and clearing debris despite rain and dangerous conditions that hampered and sometimes halted their efforts. There is also ongoing risk for a secondary disaster, and more rain was forecast for the area.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www3.nhk.or.jp/news/html/20140823/t10014030241000.html |title = 土砂災害 死者４９人不明のおそれ４１人 |publisher= NHK| date= 23 August 2014|accessdate=23 August 2014}}</ref>{{Efn | The rain advisory issued on 24 August by the [[Japan Meteorological Agency]] was removed temporarily when advisories were updated at 11:16 JST, 26 August 2014 and re-issued again at 14:35 JST, 27 August 2014 until 19:11 JST, 27 August 2014, before being re-issued again at 16:49 JST, 3 September 2014.}} Consequently residents on Asakita and Asaminami were told to evacuate.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://mainichi.jp/shimen/news/20140824ddm003040052000c.html |title= クローズアップ２０１４:広島土砂災害、７２時間経過　捜索阻む「壁」 | publisher = Mainichi newspapers | date = 24 August 2014|accessdate=23 August 2014}}</ref> Because schools are being used as shelters, several had to postponed the start dates.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.asahi.com/articles/ASG8V0DXBG8TPITB024.html |title = 広島）避難所の４小学校、授業開始を延期| work = The Asahi Shimbun | date=26 August 2014|accessdate=25 August 2014}}</ref>
An estimated 2,400<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www3.nhk.or.jp/news/html/20140903/k10014320661000.html |title = 土砂災害から２週間 雨に注意し捜索 |publisher=NHK|date=3 September 2014 |accessdate=3 September 2014}}</ref>–3,600<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.chugoku-np.co.jp/local/news/article.php?comment_id=82473&comment_sub_id=0&category_id=256&index_flg=1&pl=6827292693 | title = 捜索阻む降雨・土砂　広島土砂災害、死者５０人・不明３８人 | work =The Chugoku Shimbun| date = 25 August 2014|accessdate=24 August 2014}}</ref> rescuers consisting of firefighters, police and members of the [[Japan Self-Defense Forces |Self-Defense Force]] took part in searching and clearing debris despite rain and dangerous conditions that hampered and sometimes halted their efforts. There is also ongoing risk for a secondary disaster, and more rain was forecast for the area.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www3.nhk.or.jp/news/html/20140823/t10014030241000.html |title = 土砂災害 死者４９人不明のおそれ４１人 |publisher= NHK| date= 23 August 2014|accessdate=23 August 2014}}</ref>{{Efn | The rain advisory issued on 24 August by the [[Japan Meteorological Agency]] was removed temporarily when advisories were updated at 11:16 JST, 26 August 2014 and re-issued again at 14:35 JST, 27 August 2014 until 19:11 JST, 27 August 2014, before being re-issued again at 16:49 JST, 3 September 2014.}} Consequently residents on Asakita and Asaminami were told to evacuate.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://mainichi.jp/shimen/news/20140824ddm003040052000c.html |title= クローズアップ２０１４:広島土砂災害、７２時間経過　捜索阻む「壁」 | publisher = Mainichi newspapers | date = 24 August 2014|accessdate=23 August 2014}}</ref> Because schools are being used as shelters, several had to postponed the start dates.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.asahi.com/articles/ASG8V0DXBG8TPITB024.html |title = 広島）避難所の４小学校、授業開始を延期| work = The Asahi Shimbun | date=26 August 2014|accessdate=25 August 2014}}</ref>


Evacuation advisories were partially lifted for Asaminami-ku at Sunday 31 August, allowing about 14 400 persons (around 5700 households) to return to their homes.<ref>{{cite news | title =Officials in Hiroshima lift evacuation advisories in mudslide-hit city|url= http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2014/08/31/national/officials-hiroshima-lift-evacuation-advisories-mudslide-hit-city/ | work = [[The Japan Times]] |date=August 31, 2014 | accessdate =August 31, 2014}}</ref>
Evacuation advisories were partially lifted for Asaminami-ku at Sunday 31 August, allowing about 14 400 persons (around 5700 households) to return to their homes.<ref>{{cite news | title =Officials in Hiroshima lift evacuation advisories in mudslide-hit city|url= http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2014/08/31/national/officials-hiroshima-lift-evacuation-advisories-mudslide-hit-city/ | work = [[The Japan Times]] |date=August 31, 2014 | accessdate =August 31, 2014}}</ref>
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Hiroshima prefectural and municipal governments decided to provide 157 public housing units for evacuees free of charge. They were forced to hold a lottery after 284 households applied. Local governments are also preparing to build temporary housing for those who lost their homes.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2014/08/27/national/hiroshima-slide-toll-rises-66-dead-21-missing-mayor-admits-delayed-alert/ | title =Hiroshima slide toll rises to 71 dead, 18 missing; mayor admits delayed alert | work = [[The Japan Times]] |date= 27 August 2014 | accessdate =27 August 2014}}</ref> The procedures will begin at 28 August and it is the earliest day tenants may move in.<ref name = "広島土砂災害、住宅対策が急務">{{cite web |url = http://news.tbs.co.jp/newseye/tbs_newseye2284860.html | title = 広島土砂災害、住宅対策が急務 |publisher= Tokyo Broadcasting System |date=28 August 2014|accessdate= 28 August 2014}}</ref> According to the city, rent of municipal housing is free and it is possible to live six months at maximum as a general rule.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.minpo.jp/globalnews/detail/2014082801000889 | title= 広島土砂災害、市営住宅入居へ |publisher = Fukushima-minpo | date = 28 August 2014|accessdate=28 August 2014}}</ref>
Hiroshima prefectural and municipal governments decided to provide 157 public housing units for evacuees free of charge. They were forced to hold a lottery after 284 households applied. Local governments are also preparing to build temporary housing for those who lost their homes.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2014/08/27/national/hiroshima-slide-toll-rises-66-dead-21-missing-mayor-admits-delayed-alert/ | title =Hiroshima slide toll rises to 71 dead, 18 missing; mayor admits delayed alert | work = [[The Japan Times]] |date= 27 August 2014 | accessdate =27 August 2014}}</ref> The procedures will begin at 28 August and it is the earliest day tenants may move in.<ref name = "広島土砂災害、住宅対策が急務">{{cite web |url = http://news.tbs.co.jp/newseye/tbs_newseye2284860.html | title = 広島土砂災害、住宅対策が急務 |publisher= Tokyo Broadcasting System |date=28 August 2014|accessdate= 28 August 2014}}</ref> According to the city, rent of municipal housing is free and it is possible to live six months at maximum as a general rule.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.minpo.jp/globalnews/detail/2014082801000889 | title= 広島土砂災害、市営住宅入居へ |publisher = Fukushima-minpo | date = 28 August 2014|accessdate=28 August 2014}}</ref>


At 2 September, officials issued new evacution advisory to parts of Asaminami-ku in fear nearby slope could collapse. This affected around 2,520 persons(about 980 households).<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.bousai.pref.hiroshima.jp/hdis/info/1606/notice_1606_1.pdf | title = ８月１９日（火）からの大雨による被害等について（第41報） |publisher = [http://www.pref.hiroshima.lg.jp/ Hiroshima Prefecture] |date=2 September 2014 | format = PDF | accessdate = 3 September}}</ref><ref name = "Hiroshima Prefecture" />
At 2 September, officials issued new evacution advisory to parts of Asaminami-ku in fear nearby slope could collapse. This around 2,520 persons(about 980 households).<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.bousai.pref.hiroshima.jp/hdis/info/1606/notice_1606_1.pdf | title = ８月１９日（火）からの大雨による被害等について（第41報） |publisher = [http://www.pref.hiroshima.lg.jp/ Hiroshima Prefecture] |date=2 September 2014 | format = PDF | accessdate = 3 September}}</ref><ref name = "Hiroshima Prefecture" />


== See also ==
== See also ==

Revision as of 19:00, 4 September 2014

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

2014 Hiroshima landslides
Location of Hiroshima Prefecture in Japan
Date20 August 2014 (2014-08-20)
LocationHiroshima Prefecture, Japan
CauseLandslide due to heavy rain
Deaths72[1] (72 identified)[1] (as of 29 Aug)
Non-fatal injuries44[1]
Missing2[1] (as of 29 Aug)

On 20 August 2014, Hiroshima Prefecture in Japan was struck by a series of landslides following heavy rain. Seventy-two people are reported dead along with two missing. According to the police, the dead include three boys aged two, three and eleven.[2][3]

Cause

Landslide damage

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.[2] Asakita-ku was the hardest-hit ward. It received 217.5 millimetres (8.56 in) of rain from 1:30 am to 4:30 am causing two landslides which occurred between 4 am and 6 am. Hiroshima issued an evacuation advisory at 4:15 am. Mayor Kazumi Matsui confessed regret over the advisory's late issuance and recommended that the city study the incident to improve the process.[4]

Under the law which took effect in 2001, prefectural governments and other authorities must carry out on-site research to designate areas for which evacuation plans and hazard maps will be created. In Hiroshima there are about 32,000 possibly dangerous areas, the highest of all 47 prefectures.[5]

Casualties

As of 28 August 2014, at least 70 people have died, and 2 people are missing. One of the dead was a rescue worker killed after the hillside collapsed a second time.[2] Two children, aged 2 and 11, died in a mudslide in Asaminami-ku around 3:20am.[4] The official number of casualties could increase to 100, as some victims have not yet been found.[6] The number missing was reported to be 52 on the morning of 22 August, but in the afternoon it was revised to 47,[7] then to 46 on the morning of the 23rd, and later on the morning of the same day to 43.[8] No unidentified bodies match anyone on the missing persons list.

On 23 August, Hiroshima city was considering publishing a list of missing persons to speed up safety confirmation.[9] A missing persons list with 28 names in it was published on 25 August.[10] As of 29 August, the bodies of 26 of those listed have been found and identified.[11]

Burials for two of the youngest victims – eleven years old and two years old – and the firefighter, were conducted on 22 August.[12][13]

Rescue efforts

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe directed the military to deploy hundreds of personnel to assist the local rescue teams.[2] Japanese Red Cross[14] and the NPO Peace Winds Japan[15] also sent staff, and an estimated 1,300 people have volunteered. Disaster Volunteer of Hiroshima City decided to discontinue activities on 24 August.[16]Volunteers continued later, but stopped at 4 September because bad weather.[17]

An estimated 2,400[18]–3,600[19] rescuers consisting of firefighters, police and members of the Self-Defense Force took part in searching and clearing debris despite rain and dangerous conditions that hampered and sometimes halted their efforts. There is also ongoing risk for a secondary disaster, and more rain was forecast for the area.[20][a] Consequently residents on Asakita and Asaminami were told to evacuate.[21] Because schools are being used as shelters, several had to postponed the start dates.[22]

Evacuation advisories were partially lifted for Asaminami-ku at Sunday 31 August, allowing about 14 400 persons (around 5700 households) to return to their homes.[23]


Amount of persons in shelters per date can be seen in table below.

Date Persons(approx.) Households (approx.)
Sunday 31 August[24] 1,010 470
1 September[25][26] 950 450
2 September[27] 880 415
3 September[28] 810 390
4 September[29] 970 460

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe planned to visit the disaster area on the morning of August 24, but bad weather postponed his visit by one day.[30]

Hiroshima prefectural and municipal governments decided to provide 157 public housing units for evacuees free of charge. They were forced to hold a lottery after 284 households applied. Local governments are also preparing to build temporary housing for those who lost their homes.[31] The procedures will begin at 28 August and it is the earliest day tenants may move in.[32] According to the city, rent of municipal housing is free and it is possible to live six months at maximum as a general rule.[33]

At 2 September, officials issued new evacution advisory to parts of Asaminami-ku in fear nearby slope could collapse. This affects (as 4 September) around 2,520 persons(about 980 households).[34][28]

See also

Notes

  1. ^ The rain advisory issued on 24 August by the Japan Meteorological Agency was removed temporarily when advisories were updated at 11:16 JST, 26 August 2014 and re-issued again at 14:35 JST, 27 August 2014 until 19:11 JST, 27 August 2014, before being re-issued again at 16:49 JST, 3 September 2014 and removed at 16:08 JST, 4 September 2014.

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  2. ^ a b c d "Japan landslides kill 32 in Hiroshima prefecture". BBC News. 20 August 2014. Retrieved 20 August 2014.
  3. ^ Hanai, Toru (20 August 2014). "Landslides hit Japan's Hiroshima, killing at least 36". Reuters. Retrieved 21 August 2014.
  4. ^ 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)
  5. ^ "Landslide risk studies lag in 32 prefectures". The Japan Times. 24 August 2014. Retrieved 24 August 2014. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  6. ^ "Japan landslide: Death toll rises to 39 in Hiroshima". BBC News. 22 August 2014. Retrieved 22 August 2014.
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  22. ^ "広島）避難所の４小学校、授業開始を延期". The Asahi Shimbun. 26 August 2014. Retrieved 25 August 2014.
  23. ^ "Officials in Hiroshima lift evacuation advisories in mudslide-hit city". The Japan Times. 31 August 2014. Retrieved 31 August 2014.
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  29. ^ "８月１９日からの大雨による被害などについて（第４５報)" (PDF). Hiroshima Prefecture. 4 September 2014. Retrieved 4 September. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help); External link in |publisher= (help)
  30. ^ "安倍総理、広島の土砂災害現場きょう視察へ". TV Asahi. 25 August 2014. Retrieved 25 August 2014.
  31. ^ "Hiroshima slide toll rises to 71 dead, 18 missing; mayor admits delayed alert". The Japan Times. 27 August 2014. Retrieved 27 August 2014.
  32. ^ "広島土砂災害、住宅対策が急務". Tokyo Broadcasting System. 28 August 2014. Retrieved 28 August 2014.
  33. ^ "広島土砂災害、市営住宅入居へ". Fukushima-minpo. 28 August 2014. Retrieved 28 August 2014.
  34. ^ "８月１９日（火）からの大雨による被害等について（第41報）" (PDF). Hiroshima Prefecture. 2 September 2014. Retrieved 3 September. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help); External link in |publisher= (help)
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