There were 27 deaths in Japanese typhoon

Storm Talas deaths, a powerful storm hit the Kinki and Shikoku regions in western Japan, rose to 27 people, plus 51 still missing.

The battle with the wind storm rains have left thousands of homes were severely damaged. Many areas are only the ruins after the storm swept through. According to the statistical authorities, the storm caused severe damage to human and in six districts in the affected area. Wakayama District suffered the worst with 12 deaths, followed by the Nara district with 8 people and 7 people in other areas.

Rescue teams quickly find missing people.

In addition, among 51 people missing, has seven people living in the town of Shingu, and 13 people in Nachikatsuura. Other cases were reported scattered in areas with storm swept through.

Authorities fear the death toll may continue to increase because many areas mainly located on the Kii Peninsula, Wakayama Prefecture is not accessible by roads were badly damaged.

Prediction Center Japan Meteorological warnings, slow-moving storm will cause heavy rains in many areas in western Japan. So people need maximum attention to prevent flash floods and landslides.

No major damage just about people and the storm also caused the 3600 Forest and isolated situation.In the area of ​​Wakayama Prefecture Fudono Tanabe, a serious battle landslides buried six houses and five people, including three missing women. A 14-year-old girl was lucky and found lying in a hospital emergency nearby.

Also, heavy rains caused flooding on the Nachi River has washed away 2 / 3 bridge leading into town Nachikatsuura making it completely isolated. Managers also have to suspend rail routes through the area affected by the storm.

Currently, the rescuers and local police are trying their best to find the missing victims blind. The isolated area is urgently access to timely rescue for the victims.

The stored data show that this is the storm damage the worst in Japan since 2004. Japan Self-Defense Forces have been deployed to search for missing persons and help civilians affected by the storm.

Image super typhoon Talas attack Japan:

Heavy rains cause floods accompanied by landslides in several areas.

Rescuers dig to find missing people.