William here with a roundup of the Kumanichi headlines.

William here with a roundup of the Kumanichi headlines.

• All of Kumamoto is subject to a heavy rain alert, as Sara notes in more detail below. Rain is expected to lighten in the evening and stop overnight. Check your ceilings for leaks (I found one).

• Search efforts in Minamiaso have been suspended due to rain.

• Due to damage at the largest produce distribution center located in Uto City, the auctioning of spring Kumamoto produce for national sale may be cancelled. Already, 90 tons of produce have been scrapped due to spoilage. JA and other related groups are scrambling to find alternative venues. The peak for sale of spring produce is April through mid May.

• Kumamoto City has set up a consultation line for guardians of children possibly traumatized by the quake. 096-381-4451, Monday through Friday, 8:30-20:00. Likely Japanese only, but not stated.

• The Kumamoto Keirin (bicycle racing) Center has cancelled next month’s events due to damage. Many elderly men will be saddened.

That’s all for now! Hunker down and have a nice day, everyone!

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