Floods hit north Asia

North Asia has been struck by devastating floods as the region suffers torrential rain.

Days of heavy rain have resulted in a number of flash floods across the north-east of Asia, with Japan, South Korea and North Korea all badly affected.

It is thought that the number of people killed by the flooding is approaching 200, with the majority of the dead in North Korea.

Travellers to the region are being warned that forecasters are predicting more rain is on the way and the Japan Meteorological Agency has stated that a "continued risk of serious disasters" still exists in the country.

Severe weather has destroyed homes and facilities on the South Korean peninsula, resulting in disaster areas being declared by the government in 18 cities across the country.

Flooding and landslides have destroyed buildings and left large parts of the area without electricity and many residents in the Gangwon province have been forced to take cover in makeshift shelters ahead of further anticipated rains.