Tokyo, Aug. 12 -- Record-breaking rainfall caused by a seasonal front hit Japan's Kyushu region on Tuesday, resulting in three confirmed deaths in Kagoshima, Kumamoto, and Fukuoka prefectures, local media reported.
Local authorities reported that the victims were caught in landslides and river flooding, according to national broadcaster NHK.
In addition, a road collapse caused a vehicle to fall, injuring three people in Ishikawa Prefecture.
Emergency crews are continuing rescue and recovery operations as heavy rain warnings remain in effect, according to report.
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