Heavy rain in Kanto and Tohoku

Heavy rain continues to pound Japan. Weather officials are calling on people to be on high alert for landslides and other disasters.

On Monday, Japan Meteorological Agency said rain clouds are developing over Pacific coastal areas in the Tohoku and Kanto regions, as well as the Izu Islands. Weather officials also said the heavy rain in many parts of the country could continue over the next few days. They are calling on people to be on high alert for landslides and overflowing rivers. They are also urging people to watch out for floods in low-lying areas.