Tropical Storm Mawar threatens floods and mudslides in some regions of Japan

People make their way in strong rain in Kochi, southern Japan (Kyodo News via AP)

Heavy rains intensified by Tropical Storm Mawar fell on Japan’s main archipelago on Friday, halting trains and transit and threatening floods and mudslides in central and western regions.

Warnings were issued in parts of western and central Japan, with up to 25 centimetres (10in) of rain forecast through until Saturday evening.