japan advised almost 3 million people to evacuate after heavy flooding killed seven people and left at least 15 missing in the eastern region of the country.
At least 27 people have been injured across 10 prefectures since floods inundated parts of eastern Japan after a tropical storm
In some areas during the past two days, residents were forced to their rooftops, desperately awaiting rescue by military helicopters.
The rains come a day after a tropical storm brought winds of up to 125km/h (78mph) to central Aichi prefecture.