Asahi Shimbun: Torrential rain possibly caused by climate change is the culprit for an increase in damages from landslides over the past 30 years, according to a recent survey.
Land ministry officials compiled statistics on landslide damage from 1984 that showed a 1.5-fold increase due to heavy rains.
With the frequency of torrential rains expected to increase in the future, there will be greater need for measures to deal with landslides.
A recent example of the destructive power of landslides occurred...