Hello and welcome to today’s news from Japan Daily News on July 12th, 2024. In today’s news, a suspect has been arrested in connection with the murder of a shop owner in Hainan City, Wakayama Prefecture. The 34-year-old son of the victim is accused of robbing the store and committing the crime. Moving on to the next story, Wakayama Hainan City has issued evacuation information for 9,191 households and nearly 20,000 people due to heavy rainfall. The city is currently at alert level 3, urging the elderly and people with disabilities to evacuate. Now, let’s turn our attention to Ehime, where a landslide occurred in Matsuyama, resulting in the flow of debris into a residential building. Three individuals are reported to be trapped inside, and authorities are working to rescue them. Shifting gears, western Japan is experiencing heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms, prompting the Meteorological Agency to issue a warning for potential landslides and flooding. Please exercise caution and take necessary precautions. In other news, a mango contest was held in Urasoe City, Okinawa, where the taste and appearance of locally grown mangoes were evaluated. Additionally, the fishing season for Hanasaki crabs, a specialty of Nemuro City, Hokkaido, has begun with the first catch taking place on July 11th. Lastly, Matsuyama City in Ehime Prefecture has issued an emergency safety assurance for the Shimizu area, affecting 13,226 households and 22,062 people. With the alert level at its highest, residents are advised to assess their surroundings and take actions that maximize their chances of survival. That’s all for today’s news. Thank you for listening to Japan Daily News. And now for the weather. Today in Tokyo, there will be patchy rain nearby with temperatures ranging from 23 to 27 degrees Celsius. Visit JapanDailyNews.com for the news, yen exchange rates, and a daily Japanese proverb.