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03 Aug 2026, 12:26

Satellite images show that the Kusu area in Japan has been hit by landslides

  • Satellite images show that the Kusu area in Japan has been hit by landslides, with the phenomenon likely being caused by strong special precipitation.
  • According to preliminary information, 38 people may have died as a result of the landslides, with the number of those affected reaching 8,500 people.
  • According to satellite images, a landslide struck the area around Aeon Mall in Kashima: the company said that the water flow may have carried away the building’s foundations.

Former-minister of Japan Sanae Takaichi said that the landslides in Japan were caused by climate change, which triggers strong storms. She said that, in addition to the extreme weather, the number of people affected is also increasing, and that the situation could worsen further.

According to the report, the operator of the Aeon Mall complex in Kashima said that the company will continue to monitor the situation and that the impact may be significant. The company added that the situation is being assessed, and that it is possible that the building may be damaged.

In addition, the report states that 46,000 people have been affected by the landslides, and that the number of people who may be displaced could reach 700.

According to the report, the landslides have also affected the area around the Aeon Mall complex in Kashima. The company said that the situation is being assessed and that it is possible that the building may be damaged.

Tags: Europe/Weather

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  • english.aawsat.com - Prime Minister Visits Quake-Hit Southern Japan as Cleanup Begins in Intense Heat
  • apnews.com - Prime minister visits quake-hit southern Japan as cleanup begins in intense heat
  • www.bbc.com - Two workers told to re-enter quake-hit Japan mall before fatal blast