Key words : extended
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20200708_25/
The torrential rain that's been swamping the southwestern region of Kyushu has now extended into the central and eastern part of the Japanese archipelago. The Meteorological Agency has switched a heavy rain emergency warning for Gifu and Nagano prefectures to a warning. But officials are telling residents to continue to watch out as the water is still rising in local rivers.
The areas are experiencing rainfall that hasn't been seen in several decades. Officials say the average rainfall for the month of July has already been exceeded.
In Gifu Prefecture, the swollen Hida river reportedly flooded in Gero City, leaving communities submerged.
The rain also triggered landslides that swept trees away and smothered houses. In Takayama City, residents say mud from a nearby slope came sliding into their home.
Evacuation orders and advisories are in place across the prefecture.
An evacuee said, "Water from the river flowed into a rice paddy near my house. It came as close as just 5 meters away from us. So we thought we should evacuate."
Rivers are also raging in neighboring Nagano Prefecture, while water levels rise in rivers across the country.
In Shimojo village, there are reports of residences being submerged.
In the town of Kiso, officials say they received several reports of mud overflowing on the roads.
Residents in multiple municipalities in the prefecture are being urged to evacuate as well.
Meanwhile, days of heavy rain in Kyushu have left extensive damage that is just being tallied.
Fifty-six people have died in the region, two are without vital signs, and 17 others are missing.
Rescue workers are continuing their search for the missing, which include reports of people who were driving and haven't yet returned.
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Key words : another shortage
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20200708_19/
The Japanese government has laid out recommendations to prevent another shortage of masks and other medical equipment.
It says Japan should diversify its supply chain and bring more of the manufacturing inside the country.
The government white paper says a shortfall of personal protective equipment was caused by a concentration of production in China, Germany and the US. The countries account for about half of global supplies.
The report says many governments imposed export restrictions on the equipment as demand exploded.
The paper also notes that Japan's dependence on China for machinery and electronics parts is the highest among industrialized countries. Many Japanese manufacturers had to halt production when their Chinese supply chains were disrupted.
The report recommends that the Japanese government build out a stable domestic supply system for masks and protective gear. It also calls for more flexibility in procuring industrial products and food.
Key words : more than 210 new infection
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Key words : Japanese bank
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20200708_23/
Struggling businesses and other clients have left Japanese banks with record outstanding loans for a third straight month.
Companies and individuals have been borrowing more to cope with the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
A report by the Bank of Japan shows the average amount of loans in June stood at 570 trillion yen, or 5.3 trillion dollars.
That's up more 6.2 percent from a year before and the highest since January 2000, when comparable data became available.
Banks have expanded their lending since March to support cash-strapped companies and private businesses.
Major banks marked an 8.6-percent increase in lending.
BOJ officials believe loans have increased not only to large corporations, but also small- and mid-sized companies.
Key words : report Sasaki Yusuke robot
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/videos/20200708123508768/
Amid the coronavirus pandemic, companies are introducing contactless methods to protect employees and customers. And, this trend is pushing more robot usage worldwide.
Key words : Brazil president positive
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20200708_04/
Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro says he has tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
Bolsonaro confirmed the test results when he met reporters in Brasilia on Tuesday, wearing a mask.
He said his fever had subsided and he was well. He added anyone can be infected and there is no need to be afraid.
Towards the end of the news conference, the 65-year-old-president stepped away from the reporters and took off his mask. He said people should beware of the coronavirus, but young people seldom develop serious symptoms.
Bolsonaro has been heard describing the virus as "a little flu" and has made it clear that he prioritizes economic activity.
The president has been criticized for belittling measures to prevent infections from spreading. He has often appeared in public without a mask and has been ordered by a court to wear one.
Under Bolsonaro's economic policies, soccer matches are resuming, restaurants are reopening and business activity is picking up again.
Concerns are mounting that the virus may continue to spread in Brazil, where more than 1.6 million infections have been reported, the second-highest number after the United States.
Key words : US officially notified
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20200708_06/
The US government has officially notified the UN that it will withdraw from the World Health Organization in July next year.
A senior US official told NHK on Tuesday that UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has been notified of the withdrawal. The departure is scheduled for July 6 next year.
President Donald Trump has accused the WHO of not sharing data indicating human-to-human transmission of the coronavirus happening in China.
He has also blamed the organization for being "China-centric," partly because of its critical reaction to the US ban on travel from China.
Trump announced in May that his country was terminating its relationship with the WHO. He suggested Washington would halt funding to the organization and use the money for other purposes.
The US has nearly three million cases of the coronavirus, which Trump refers to as "the China Virus."
The planned withdrawal from the WHO could be aimed at deflecting criticism for his handling of the epidemic.
The US is the largest donor of the WHO, with annual disbursement of more than 370 million dollars. The official withdrawal notification could affect global efforts to fight infectious diseases.
Key words : Kim visited
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20200708_09/
North Korea's state-run media says leader Kim Jong Un visited the mausoleum of the country's late founder Kim Il Sung on the occasion of the 26th anniversary of his death.
The nation's ruling party newspaper, Rodong Sinmun, reported on its front page on Wednesday that the leader had paid respects to his grandfather, Kim Il Sung, at the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun.
One of the photos carried by the paper shows that the number of officials who accompanied Kim Jong Un on the visit was sharply lower than the 25th anniversary visit last year.
In April, North Korean media didn't report the leader's visit to the mausoleum for a key annual event to mark Kim Il Sung's birthday, which is regarded as the biggest national holiday in North Korea.
Later in the same month, CNN quoted a US government official as saying Kim Jong Un was in grave danger after undergoing surgery.
Analysts say the report on Kim's visit to the mausoleum is aimed at stressing the legitimacy of the country's hereditary system.
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