13:44â¢Ishikawa's Flood Aftermath: Rising Toll and Political Shifts
âšThe newspapers report on ongoing rescue efforts in Ishikawa Prefecture following recent floods, with the death toll rising and people still missing (NHK, Yahoo, Yomiuri). The Constitutional Democratic Party's leadership changes are discussed, with new appointments to key positions (Hokkaido Shimbun, NHK). A magnitude 4 earthquake struck Hokkaido, with no tsunami warning issued (NHK, Yahoo).