Houses damaged by a swollen river after heavy rain in Asakura, Fukuoka Prefecture. (Kyodo photo)TOKYO - Major Japanese companies were forced to suspend or delay operations in southwestern Japan on Thursday as torrential rain continued to devastate the area. The included Daihatsu Motor Co and Yamato Transport Co.Daihatsu halted operations at its minicar-manufacturing plant in Nakatsu, Oita Prefecture, with resumption eyed on Friday. The automaker had already halted engine production at its plant in Kurume, Fukuoka Prefecture, on Wednesday night. Japan Post said delivery of letters and parcels in Fukuoka and Oita could be delayed by up to a day.

Source: Bangkok Post July 06, 2017 05:26 UTC