Japan Braces for Heavy Rain and Evacuation Alerts.

Heavy rain caused by Typhoon Mawar and a rain front hanging over Japan's main island Honshu has prompted flood warnings and evacuation orders affecting millions of people, with one man dead and transportation services disrupted. The Japan Meteorological Agency warns of continuing downpours into the weekend, urging vigilance against landslides and overflowing rivers. Some local governments issued the highest level of warning to residents, calling on them to immediately ensure their safety.