<p>Torrential rain in western and central Japan caused</a> landslides, flooding and swollen rivers, leaving at least three people dead and several others missing on Friday, July 6.</p><p>One of the casualties, Kazuhiko Miyane, 59, was found in a swollen river in Hiroshima prefecture. It is believed he was washed away from near his home, police said</a>.</p><p>Landslides also struck</a> other parts of Hiroshima prefecture; at least 10 people were reportedly buried alive</a> by landslides.</p><p>This video, shared online on Saturday morning, July 7, showed a swollen river, landslide and flooding in Takehara, a town in Hiroshima prefecture.</p><p>Japan Times reported</a> the Fire and Disaster Management Agency said nearly 170 people in Kansai and other regions including Osaka Prefecture were ordered to evacuate on Friday afternoon.</p><p>The Japan Meteorological Agency forecast</a> record amounts of rain through Sunday, July 8, warning of more flooding and mudslides as well as lightning strikes through the weekend.</p><p>Typhoon Prapiroon entered the Sea of Japan this week before it was downgraded to an extra-tropical cyclone</a>. The storm system has brought days of heavy rain to Japan and South Korea. Credit: onisankochira via Storyful</p><br />
