The number of people killed in a landslide that roared through the coastal town of Atami in Japan last Saturday has risen to four, as rescue crews continue to search for 24 more.
The landslide caused by days of heavy rain in the region initially was thought to have inundated 147 residents as homes and holiday rentals were destroyed.
Officials have said most of those people have contacted them saying they weren’t at home at the time of the landslide. Officials say 25 people have been rescued, including three who were injured as the search continues.
Three coast guard ships and six military drones are backing up hundreds of troops, firefighters and others working in the rain and fog in the continuous rescue operation.