Days of heavy rain in south-western Japan have killed at least six people and caused widespread damage to houses and infrastructure.
The search for three people continued in Saga and Oita prefectures about 100 kilometres from Nagasaki on the south-western main island of Kyushu on Tuesday, Japanese media reported.
Rivers burst their banks and landslides were reported in several places.
Hundreds of thousands of residents were forced to evacuate their homes to seek safety.
In some areas, residents have returned to begin cleaning up mud-filled streets and severely damaged houses. (dpa/NAN)
